The six-year strategy will support stronger primary health care, disease prevention and more resilient and sustainable health systems.Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Curaçao today signed the first Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Curaçao…
Briefing session at PAHO Directing Council highlights country experiences, innovations and catalytic investments advancing the elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions.Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – Countries of the Americas can accelerate efforts to eliminate more than 30 communicable diseases and…
Washington, D.C., 1 October 2026 (PAHO) – Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved a common regional framework aimed at strengthening surveillance, prevention, preparedness and integrated response to dengue and other arboviral diseases across the Americas over the next decade.The document, adopted during PAHO’s 63rd…
Washington, D.C., 30 September 2026 (PAHO) – Health authorities from the Americas today approved a new regional strategy to strengthen food safety systems and reduce foodborne diseases, which affect an estimated 43.7 million people and cause around 78,000 deaths in the Region each year.Adopted by the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American…
Two-year initiative will support countries to reduce maternal mortality, prevent unintended repeat adolescent pregnancies, and strengthen efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and other infectionsWashington, D.C., 30 September 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and MSD for Mothers have signed an…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today presented the 2026 PAHO Award for Health Services Management and Leadership to Dr. Noly Fernández, recognizing her contributions to advancing Indigenous health care and shaping services that respect Indigenous cultures, knowledge and rights.The award…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Canada’s Bruyère Health Research Institute (Bruyère Health RI) have signed a new five-year framework agreement to strengthen collaboration on disease elimination, health equity…
Washington, D.C., 30 September 2026 (PAHO) – Health leaders from across the Americas have adopted a new regional Plan of Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2027–2031, aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent, detect and respond to drug-resistant infections while protect the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.Approved during the…
Washington, D.C., September 30, 2026 (PAHO) – Health authorities from the Americas approved a new regional strategy on health security to strengthen countries’ ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies, as disasters, outbreaks and other health threats become increasingly frequent and complex. Approved during…