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Human resources are key for advancing universal health coverage, says PAHO Director
Human resources are key for advancing universal health coverage, says PAHO Director Achieving universal health coverage…
PAHO/WHO urges stepped-up efforts against TB in vulnerable urban groups in the Americas
In 2011, 268,000 new TB cases and nearly 30,000 deaths were reported in the hemisphere Washington, D.C., 19 March 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) today called for stepped-up efforts to prevent and control tuberculosis in the Americas, especially in vulnerable populations living in large…
New research examines health gaps in countries working toward universal coverage in the Americas
New research examines health gaps in countries working toward universal coverage in the Americas Research carried out in six…
Millennium Water Association joins coalition for water and sanitation to eliminate cholera from Haiti
Millennium Water Association joins coalition for water and sanitation to eliminate cholera from Haiti The Millennium Water Association today became the latest new…
New study suggests potential shift in burden of pneumococcal disease
New study suggests potential shift in burden of pneumococcal disease New studies revealed today by Latin American researchers and global…
PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with $500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers
PAHO/WHO to support Haiti with $500,000 for water and sanitation connections in health centers The Pan American Health Organization/World…
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PAHO/WHO calls for international funding of new Haiti cholera plan
Haitian government reveals $2.2 billion blueprint for water and sanitation investments to eliminate cholera transmission over the next 10 years Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 27 February 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) today called on the international community to provide financing for a new $2…
PAHO Director meets with Brazil's minister of health during first official country visit
Brasilia, 26 February 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - In her first official country visit as director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne met on Feb. 25 with Minister of Health of Brazil Alexandre Padilha and other Brazilian officials to discuss the country's health priorities and the international health agenda, with an…
Report: Legislation on violence against women falls short of public health recommendations
Report: Legislation on violence against women falls short of public health recommendations Despite worldwide efforts by public…
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