Washington D.C., 6 November 2025 (PAHO) – On Malaria Day in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls on countries, local leaders, and partners to step up action to ensure everyone at risk of malaria has access to timely diagnosis and treatment, particularly in remote and indigenous communities where the disease remains…
Washington, DC, 5 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO)- The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has issued a donor alert to mobilize critical resources for the health response following Hurricane Melissa, which has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.The alert, now…
Washington, D.C., November 5, 2025 (PAHO) – A new digital application, developed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in collaboration with Peru's Ministry of Health, is being used to improve the recording, management, and use of vaccination data in areas with limited internet access. The pilot of the Offline Immunization Digital…
Washington, D.C., November 2, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) kicked off its participation at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), calling on partners to strengthen regional cooperation and place public health at the center of national priorities.Addressing thousands of professionals…
Washington, D.C., October 31, 2025 (PAHO) – Cases of adult syphilis increased by 26% between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas—reaching 3.4 million—and by another 10% between 2022 and 2024, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).To reverse this trend, PAHO has released a set of 15 key recommendations aimed at eliminating syphilis and…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 2025 (PAHO/WHO)— The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in responding to the severe flooding caused by heavy rains associated with Hurricane Melissa, which have resulted in loss of life and extensive damage…
The Organization delivers more than 2.6 tons of supplies to Cuba and has 5.5 additional tons ready for Jamaica as soon as the country’s airport reopensHavana/Washington D.C., October 29, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) delivered more than 2.6 tons of essential medical supplies to Cuban health authorities to support…
Washington, D.C., 28 October 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is closely monitoring the evolution of Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 hurricane, as it moves across the Caribbean region. The storm is already affecting Jamaica, and it is forecast that this island and Cuba will face the most severe impacts…
A PAHO program, funded by the Canadian government, is reducing the risk of spreading disease and pollution through workshops and improved public policyOctober 27, 2025 (PAHO) — In response to the urgent need to improve medical waste management, 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are updating strategies and technical capacity to manage…