Washington DC., May 10, 2025 — Within the framework of Public Health 2025, Canada’s foremost public health conference, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) convened a technical session to address the challenges of equitable access to primary health care across the Region of the Americas.The…
Washington D.C., May 8, 2025 — Led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), representatives from seven countries participated in a virtual dialogue to advance the creation of the Network on Essential Public Health Functions for Stewardship and Governance (RedFESP) in the Americas. This new initiative aims to establish a regional cooperation…
Mexico City, 8 May 2025 - As part of the 30th International Pediatric Association Congress (IPA 2025), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) convened a dynamic workshop to advocate for a transformative shift in the provision of health care for children and adolescents through a Life Course Approach (LCA).The workshop “Strengthening…
Mocoa, Putumayo, May 19, 2025—To enhance early detection and effective response to yellow fever, the Second Epizootic and Vector Surveillance Workshop was held in Mocoa (Putumayo) from May 14 to 16. Over three days, more than ten regional health teams received intensive training from a panel of national and international experts.Regarding the…
Abu Dhabi, April 9, 2025 (PAHO) – Health authorities, public and private manufacturers, civil society and experts highlighted existing capacities and the importance of continuing strengthening regional efforts for innovation and production of health technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean.Specialists convened in a discussion panel…
The training, virtual and free of charge, will be given in three sessions and will deal with the WASH-FIT waste tool. The activity is organized by PAHO and the Government of Canada.Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Government of Canada are convening a 500-place training course on the WASH FIT-…
Washington DC, 16 May 2025 (PAHO) – As part of the 25th International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC25), the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) and the Latin American Hub (IFIC LatAm) held the ICIC25 Latin American Virtual Event: Latin American Voices on Integrated Care for a Sustainable Future. The session brought together…
Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 — More than 50 government representatives of the countries of the Region of the Americas participated in a webinar today to collaborate on the ongoing country consultation process towards new estimates on the prevalence of violence against women. Violence against women is a major public health challenge globally…
Digital health literacy is key to transforming health systems in the Americas. PAHO underscores its importance in the ethical, safe, and accessible use of ICTs to reduce gaps and improve equity in care. In the digital era, collaboration and interdependence are essential, requiring a holistic approach and renewed public health competencies. 14…