The increase comes as the respiratory virus season begins and influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other viruses circulate simultaneously, potentially driving greater demand for health care services.Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has warned of rising influenza activity in…
Washington, D.C., 1 July 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a US$24 million emergency appeal to support the first six months of the health response and early recovery following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24…
Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 30 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its support to Venezuela's Ministry of Health following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, deploying technical experts, coordinating international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), assessing damaged health…
Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 25 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has activated its emergency response mechanisms to support the health response in Venezuela following two consecutive earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck the country on June 24.According to preliminary official reports, at least…
PAHO has launched initiatives in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras with support from the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean.Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026 (PAHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched projects to expand access to essential health services for populations affected by…
Washington, D.C., 23 June 2026 (PAHO) – Despite strong scientific consensus on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, misinformation continues to undermine confidence in immunization and remains a challenge for health in the Americas. To address this, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published guidance for journalists and content…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 22 June 2026 (PAHO/WHO) – The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory in Barbados has been designated a Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), a move that strengthens regional capacity in the Caribbean to detect,…
Washington, D.C., 18 June 2026 (PAHO) – The 178th Session of the Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded today after four days of discussions on the Region's most pressing public health priorities, with Member States approving a series of strategies, plans of action and resolutions that will help…
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…