Washington, D.C., 12 April 2012 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) signed a $10.5 million agreement with the Government of Spain to strengthen health systems in the Americas and to support priority programs during 2012. The agreement was signed April 12 by PAHO Director Dr. Mirta Roses…
Washington, D.C., 12 April 2012 (PAHO/WHO) — Aging populations in the Americas and around the world are creating major challenges for health systems, economies, and entire societies. Meeting these challenges will require new investments in health and social protection systems but also a re-evaluation of the role of older adults in society and…
Washington, D.C., 11 April 2012 (PAHO/WHO) — The city of Washington, D.C., is joining the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in celebrating World Health Day 2012, which is dedicated to promoting healthy aging, with the theme "Good health adds life to years." D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray officially…
PAHO photography exhibit, The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is…
PAHO/WHO Calls on Donors to Resume Funding for Health in Haiti The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO…
PAHO/WHO Sustainable Development and Health Toolkit for RIO+20 The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, offers an opportunity to re-examine the relationship between health and…
New Protocol Proposed to Address Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products After four years of negotiations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), with the…