Washington D.C., 30 September 2024 (PAHO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.“Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “I congratulate Brazil for its…
Washington, D.C., 30 September 2024 (PAHO) - In a briefing session of the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), delegates from the countries of the Americas met to exchange information on how to strengthen prevention, preparedness, and response to health emergencies in the context of global progress toward a new…
Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 (PAHO)- At the opening of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) 61th Directing Council, PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa presented his annual report, which reflects the Organization's ongoing efforts to recover health gains and address vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19.“The lessons learned from the…
Washington D.C. 30 September 2024 (PAHO) – At the opening of the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO Director, reflected on continued efforts towards restoring services following the COVID-19 pandemic, and committed to strengthening emergency and pandemic preparedness in the region.The…
29 September 2024, Washington D.C. (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, led high-level officials from Ministries of Health of the Americas, PAHO staff, their families and furry friends today in the 20th PAHO Walk for Health.The rainy weather couldn’t prevent hundreds of walkers of all ages and abilities from…
From September 30 to October 4, the Council will discuss and agree on strategies and plans to strengthen tobacco control, improve early warning systems for emergencies, and reinforce the health sector in the face of climate changeWashington, DC, September 26, 2024 (PAHO) - High-level health authorities of the Americas will meet from September 30…
New York, September 26, 2024 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Pro Mujer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement joint actions to improve the health conditions of women in vulnerable situations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a specific focus on interculturality and ethnicity.This collaboration seeks…
New York, 26 September 2024 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP) have signed an agreement to collaborate in the response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Latin America and the Caribbean. Under the agreement, the organizations aim to improve regional…
Washington D.C. 26 September 2024 (PAHO) – A new report on cervical cancer in the region of the Americas launched today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges countries to implement new innovations in cervical cancer prevention, testing and treatment, to help close gaps and get on track to achieve the elimination goals by 2030.…