A new report…
A new report…
Washington, D.C., 16 January 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Efforts to fight neglected infectious diseases —such as Chagas, leprosy and onchocerciasis (river blindness)— have had major success in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past decade. But continued commitment by governments and other partners will be needed to sustain gains made against…
In light of increased influenza activity in North America, the Pan
American Health…Washington,D.C., 14 January 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 influenza, and the growing burden of seasonal influenza epidemics have highlighted the need for countries around the world to have equitable access to flu vaccines. To advance toward this goal, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a…
Three years after the devastating 2010 earthquake that…
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 3 January 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - A joint mission of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP), and the Pan American Health…
In her Quinquennial Report 2008-2012, PAHO Director Dr. Mirta Roses…
Following five simple rules when preparing and handling food can help ensure that holiday meals and…