Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, September 17, 2026 (PAHO) — Epidemiologists and laboratory specialists from 10 Caribbean countries and territories gathered this week in Port of Spain for the Caribbean SARI Surveillance Workshop 2026, a joint initiative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (…
The deadline for the submission of nominations is Friday, 20 November 2026, at 17:00 h (GMT).The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards for individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.Guidelines for nominationsThese…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2027: “Mental well-being – protecting young minds from tobacco and nicotine.” The campaign will raise awareness of the impact of tobacco and nicotine use on mental well-being, particularly among children and young people, and challenge misleading narratives that…
Washington, D.C., September 15, 2026. The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has authorized the progression to Phase I clinical trials of the COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidate developed by Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Medicines…
Washington, D.C., 9 September 2026—On World Physiotherapy Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reaffirmed the essential role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in helping people achieve and maintain functioning, independence, health, and participation throughout the life course.Observed annually on 8 September, World Physiotherapy Day…
The series “BIREME 2026: New Releases and Updates” has been establishing a regular platform to present BIREME’s products, services, innovations, and technical cooperation outcomes, as well as to foster exchange with professionals, partner institutions, and cooperation networks in the Region of the Americas. Between March and June, the first five…
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples on August 9 highlights the theme, “Recognizing Indigenous Midwifery: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” This international mobilization draws attention to the role of Indigenous midwives as guardians of systems of knowledge, values, and practices developed and passed down over generations.The United…
Brasilia, September 2, 2026 (PAHO) – Health authorities and representatives from 16 countries across the Americas are participating in the first joint meeting of the Essential Public Health Functions Network (RedFESP), the Network of National Health Funds in the Americas (REFSA), and the Network to Advance Integrated Health Services Networks (…
San José, Costa Rica, 20 August 2026 – Approximately 25 representatives and experts from seven countries participated in a subregional workshop organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to strengthen epidemiological and laboratory surveillance of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis caused an estimated 5,000 deaths in the Americas in…