Health Leaders Endorse Major Effort to Fight Chronic Malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean
PAHO strategy targets multiple causes of stunted growth throughout the life course Washington, D.C., September 30, 2010 (PAHO) — Top health authorities from throughout the Americas today endorsed a major new effort to reduce chronic malnutrition, the most serious nutrition problem in Latin America and the Caribbean. Nearly 9…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2010 (PAHO) — Health officials from throughout the Americas said they would work with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to strengthen the capacities of their national regulatory authorities to guarantee the quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
The officials endorsed a PAHO…
International treaties are valuable tools for advancing the health of vulnerable groupsWashington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2010 (PAHO) - Health leaders from throughout the Americas agreed today to work to improve access to health for vulnerable groups by promoting and monitoring compliance with international human rights treaties and standards.Ministers…
Shift toward primary health care-based systems creates new needs in human resources developmentWashington, D.C., September 29, 2010 (PAHO) — Health leaders meeting at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week endorsed the use of virtual learning programs to give health personnel the knowledge and skills needed in new primary health…
Legislation aimed at reducing tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke is under assault from cigarette makers and their alliesWashington, D.C., September, 29, 2010 (PAHO) — Health leaders meeting at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) vowed today to take action to counter attempts by the tobacco industry to subvert public health…
Sustained commitments necessary to secure future progress28 September 2010 | GENEVA / NAIROBI / WASHINGTON D.C — Significant progress has been made in several low- and middle-income countries in increasing access to HIV/AIDS services, according to a new report released today. The report Towards Universal Access by the World Health Organization (…
Washington, DC, September 28, 2010 (PAHO)--Health ministers from the Americas today reflected on the future of immunization programs by celebrating major milestones in fighting disease and looking ahead to new challenges made possible by advances in vaccine technology.
Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, PAHO Director and Dr. Ciro De Quadros, who…
Washington, D.C., September 28, 2010 (PAHO) — Health leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere today approved a new regional strategy to reduce harmful substance use and mitigate the negative health affects of such use, during the 50th Directing Council meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The new Strategy…
Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2010 (PAHO) — The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Mirta Roses, today presented the Annual Report of the Director — 2010, during the opening session of the 50th meeting of the PAHO Directing Council.The director's report summarizes the major work of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau (the…