The initiative has a particular focus on preventing sexual violence, which affects 1 in 6 girls under the age of 18Washington, D.C., 16 June 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the ANIMA-AA Kit, a new practical tool designed to support health care workers in identifying, responding to, and supporting children and…
Washington, D.C., 15 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on countries in the Americas to strengthen routine immunization programs and close vaccination gaps following an increase in diphtheria cases reported in the Region.According to a new Epidemiological Alert issued by PAHO, 163 confirmed cases of…
Washington, D.C., 15 June 2026 (PAHO) — The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today opened its 178th session, where Member States will address the Region’s main health priorities in a context marked by financing challenges and the need to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies.Over four days, delegates will…
PAHO and partners strengthen surveillance of hantavirus and other hemorrhagic fevers in the Americas
Regional workshop in Panama enhances surveillance, diagnosis, and response capacities in 12 countriesPanama, June 12, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), together with regional and national institutions, concluded a workshop in Panama to strengthen surveillance, diagnosis, and response capacities for hantavirus and other…
Washington, D.C., June 12, 2026 (PAHO) — On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, observed on June 14, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reiterating its call to strengthen voluntary, regular, and unpaid blood donation across the Region of the Americas as the foundation for ensuring timely access to safe, sufficient, and accessible…
Washington, D.C., 9 June 2026 (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the Region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two reports released by the Pan American…
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWashington, D.C., June 8, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travelers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, which will be held in Canada, Mexico,…
Washington, D.C., June 5, 2026 (PAHO) – With the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to review contingency plans and strengthen preparedness measures to protect health systems from the impacts of hurricanes, floods, landslides, and other extreme weather events.Although…
Washington, D.C., 4 June 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic…