Washington D.C. 21 June 2023 (PAHO) – As the Americas begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has underscored the importance of ensuring that rebuilding efforts focus on an integrated, multi-sectoral approach, based on primary health care.
Speaking at a dialogue with the…
21 June 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Belize as malaria-free, following the country’s over 70 years of continued efforts to stamp out the disease.
“WHO congratulates the people and government of Belize and their network of global and local partners for this achievement”, said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-…
Washington, D.C., 16 June 2023 (PAHO/WHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved important administrative modifications this week aimed at strengthening its ability to assist Member States. These changes, designed to boost PAHO's efficiency, transparency, and accountability, align with the 5th pillar of PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa's…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 15 June 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – Today, the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health was launched, to address some of the world’s deadliest diseases in Small Island Developing States, which are especially at risk. The declaration is a key outcome of the SIDS Ministerial Conference on…
15 June 2023
As the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), I welcome the External Evaluation Report of PAHO’s Response to COVID-19. This important document reaffirms our unwavering commitment to accountability, transparency, desire for improvement and continuous learning.
This first external evaluation of the COVID-19 response…
Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday 14 June 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization Director (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has urged small island developing states (SIDS) of the Caribbean to ensure “political leadership at the highest levels” in order to tackle the issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health in the Region.
In…
Washington DC, 14 June 2023 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and with GAC's financial support, has facilitated the participation and graduation of six nurses from the Region of the Americas in a specialized diploma program in Care Management and Advanced Practice Nursing. This…
The supply of blood products in some countries of Latin America and the Caribbean remains below the minimum levels recommended by WHO.
Washington D.C., June 14, 2023 (PAHO)- In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is highlighting the importance of regular, voluntary, blood and plasma donation to…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 12 June 2023 (PAHO) – The Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, today met with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, during his official visit to the Caribbean country.
During the meeting, Dr. Barbosa and Prime Minister Mottley discussed the urgent need to protect…