The UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign will be launched 11 October in Barbados, with a Conference which has as its theme "Strengthening Accountability and Changing Culture to End Violence against Women in the Caribbean." The meeting will be attended by Attorneys General, members of the judiciary, senior representatives of regional police…
In Latin America and the Caribbean, health facilities continue to be built in high-risk areas without proper protective measuresWashington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2010 (PAHO) — Ministers of health from throughout the Americas called today for new efforts to make hospitals safer in disasters so they can continue providing health services at times of…
In Latin America and the Caribbean, some 160,000 cases of congenital syphilis are reported each year and 9,000 cases of HIV in children Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2010 (PAHO) — Representatives of member countries of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) pledged support today for a regional effort to eliminate mother-to-child…
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 (…