Technical Unit News

Washington DC, 12 July 2023 (PAHO) - Ten healthcare professionals in Haiti have successfully completed the course on Productive Management Methodology for Health Services (PMMHS) which aims to promote the development of productive management in the country's health services. The initiative took place from March 27 to July 1, 2023, on the Virtual…
The purpose of this call is to disseminate and exchange initiatives implemented at the local level in the region that contribute to health, well-being and equity. Washington, D.C., July 12, 2023 - The Healthy Municipalities, Cities and Communities Movement (HMCC) launches a call to collect and recognize positive experiences on healthy…
The module, which is part of PAHO's Digital Portal for Member States, is the evolution of analog formats that will reduce the manual workload and was socialized within the framework of the workshop on strengthening demand planning and performance of expanded programs of immunization held in Panama from July 4 to 7.  Washington, July 10, 23…
WHO and UNICEF have jointly released a new toolkit to support countries’ implementation of mandatory comprehensive policies to restrict the food marketing children are exposed to. The toolkit aims to practically guide governments and partners through the steps of introducing fit-for-purpose legal measures to restrict food marketing. It supports…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites you to share your experiences for a publication about the contributions of nursing professionals to school health. We are collecting stories, good practices, case studies, and experiences of nursing professionals or nursing programs in the Region of the Americas that promote School Health,…
Washington, DC, 30 June 2023 (PAHO)- Aging is associated with an increased burden of non-communicable diseases, and therefore population growth and aging should be factored into healthcare planning. This is one of the main findings of a recent study done by PAHO experts and published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas. Public health programs…
Washington, D.C., June 29, 2023 (PAHO/WHO)- The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved the proposed Health Workforce Policy 2030: Strengthening Human Resources for Health for Resilient Health Systems. The Policy was developed through consultation with the Member States, highlighting the importance of the…
Lima, Peru, June 22, 2023. More than 90 surveillance, laboratory, immunization, and communication professionals from different health regions of the country participated in the workshop "Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to a poliovirus event or outbreak, and implementation of the recommendations for…
Cuba, Havana, 28 June 2023 – PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centers (CCs) are typically parts of institutions such as universities, hospitals, research institutes, academies, or ministries that have been designated by the WHO Director-General to carry out activities in support of PAHO/WHO programs such as dissemination of information; evaluation; training…