Health Research Web-Americas facilitates effective participation in and management of national health research systems
Geneva-Washington DC, 3 August, 2010 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) today launched a new "Americas" regional component of HRWeb, a global website that…
PAHO recommends 10 steps health facilities can take to create supportive environments
Washington, D.C., July 30, 2010 (PAHO) — In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2010, Aug. 1—7, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on hospitals and health facilities throughout the Americas to ensure that mothers and babies in their care…
Washington, D.C. July 28, 2010 (PAHO) — Experts from around the globe are meeting this week to decide on a crucial question: Is the global eradication of measles feasible?Measles, one of the most contagious diseases in the world, is one of the leading causes of death among young children, despite the fact that a safe and cost-effective vaccine is…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PAHO) — On July 23rd, 2010, the Oral…
PAHO reissues health alert to detect measles and rubella in travelers returning from the World Cup Washington, D.C., 9 July 2010 (PAHO) — With just two days remaining before the final 2010 FIFA World Cup (South Africa) champion is known, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reissuing a health alert to encourage the early…
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