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PAHO Tells Soccer Fans: "Breast Milk is the First Food of Champions!"
Washington, D.C. (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is celebrating the world's premier sporting event with a campaign to promote the world's…
Media Advisory - Countdown to 2015: New report on progress in child and maternal health to be issued June 7
Washington, June 4, 2010 — World Health Organization experts are speaking at the launch of a new report on maternal and child health that starts Monday in Washington, in conjunction with the "Women Deliver" conference June 7-9. Reducing child mortality and improving maternal health are two of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2015 that…
In Latin America and the Caribbean, Scant Progress on Reducing Traffic Fatalities
In Latin America and the Caribbean, Scant Progress on Reducing Traffic Fatalities Cover of the report…
Restrictions Urged on Cigarette Makers' Efforts to Lure Women into Smoking Addiction
Restrictions Urged on Cigarette Makers' Efforts to Lure Women into Smoking AddictionT…
Tropical Storm Agatha Brings Heavy Flooding to Central America
Tropical Storm Agatha Brings Heavy Flooding to Central America AgathaAgatha, a powerful Pacific tropical storm, hit Central America on May 29…
Media Advisory: Smoking is Ugly: How the Tobacco Industry Deceives Women
Media Advisory: Smoking is Ugly: How the Tobacco Industry Deceives WomenWorld No Tobacco Day—May 31, 2010—exposes the dangers to women of…
Health Leaders Urge Restraints on Food Marketing to Children
Health Leaders Urge Restraints on Food Marketing to ChildrenPhoto courtesy www.mynews.inHealth leaders…
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63rd World Health Assembly Addresses Long and Complex List of Health Challenges and Responses
Washington, D.C., 20 May 2010 (PAHO/WHO) - The 63rd session of the World Health Assembly is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, until 21 May 2010. Among the public health issues discussed are the implementation of the International Health Regulations, strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and counterfeit medical products. Each year,…
Canada and PAHO Pledge to Heighten Strategic Cooperation
Canada and PAHO Pledge to Heighten Strategic Cooperation{mosimage}The Government of Canada and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) signed an agreement today to strengthen their joint action on global and regional health and development issues.Geneva…
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