A report launched today by the World Health…A report launched today by the World Health…
Dr. Héctor R. Acuña Monteverde, who was Director of the Pan American Health Organization from 1975 to 1983, passed away on 7 February in Cuernavaca, México, at 89. During his tenure at PAHO, Dr. Acuña emphasized the development of information and management systems and increased the roles of the Organization's field offices.
Washington, D.C., 02…
A coalition of dental schools, professional associations, foundations, U.S. government…
Dr. Mirta Roses will deliver a briefing about the international health response in Haiti, led…Washington D.C., 12 January 2011 (PAHO)—In the face of unprecedented health challenges during 2010, Haiti's health workers were "heroes" whose untiring efforts saved lives and reduced the suffering of thousands of injured and ill, said Dr. Mirta Roses, Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in…
For Haiti's health sector, 2010 was a year of unprecedented challenges. The January 12…
Cuba, a Member State of the Pan American Health Organization, with a health system based on Primary Health Care with…