PAHO/WHO calls for action to curb dangerous growth of antimicrobial resistance
Washington, D.C., 7 April 2011 (PAHO/WHO) — The widespread misuse of antimicrobial medications, coupled with poor patient care in health facilities, could lead to a future of deadly "untreatable infections," experts said today in panel discussions organized by the…
Washington, D.C., 24 March 2011 (PAHO) - On World TB Day, March 24, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) called on authorities from member countries, technical and financial partners, community organizations, and the public to redouble their efforts to control tuberculosis and to move faster toward…
Today, Her Royal Highness the Infanta Doña Cristina de Borbón visited the Pan American HealthOrganization in Washington, DC where she was received by Dr. Socorro Gross, PAHO's Assistant Director.
During her visit, the Infanta Cristina had the opportunity to see the exhibition "Maternity" by Spanish photographer Bru Rovira, sponsored by the Caixa…