Washington, D.C., 1 October 2025 (PAHO) – Health authorities from across the Americas today approved a new 2025–2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan marks a critical step toward addressing the Region’s leading…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2025 (PAHO) — Regional vaccine production, the use of molecular kits for cervical cancer diagnosis, and telemedicine strategies to reach rural areas are some of the innovations that experts showcased at a briefing session titled “Advances in Innovative Uses of the Regional Revolving Funds (RRF),” during by the…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has honored Dr. July Esther Caballero Peralta of Peru with the PAHO Award for Health Services Management and Leadership 2025. The award was presented during PAHO's 62nd Directing Council, taking place this week with the participation of the highest health…
Washington, D.C., 30 September 2025 (PAHO) – Health authorities from across the Americas today approved a new regional policy aimed at expanding access to high-cost and high-price health technologies, such as medicines and vaccines, during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The policy seeks to ensure that…
Washington, D.C., September 29, 2025 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) unveiled a sculpture paying tribute to the health workers of the Americas for their resilience and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony took place at PAHO Headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of the special events of the 62nd Directing…
Washington, D.C., 29 September, 2025 (PAHO) - Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today set a bold agenda toward advancing health and well-being across the Americas, with the approval of the PAHO Strategic Plan 2026–2031 under the theme “Together toward a Healthier Americas for All.”This plan, approved by the…
Washington, D.C., 29 September 2025 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the governments of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries today signed the Multi-Country Cooperation Strategy (MCCS) 2026–2031 in Washington, D.C., in the sidelines of the 62nd Directing Council of PAHO.The agreement, signed by PAHO Director Dr.…
New report outlines a five-point plan to build resilient, people-centered systems that protect health during, and after crisesWashington, D.C., 29 September 2025 (PAHO/World Bank) – A landmark report released today by the World Bank–Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Lancet Regional Health Americas Commission warns that the failure …
Washington, D.C., 29 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report today at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges…