Washington, D.C., 23 February 2026 — To improve the response to the population’s health needs in the current context, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) updated the conceptual and operational framework of Integrated Health Services Networks (IHSN) with the purpose of strengthening the integration of health services and advancing toward…
Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026 — The Network on Essential Public Health Functions for strengthening stewardship and governance (RedFESP) convened a virtual workshop to launch the first strategic area of its 2026 Work Plan, focused on institutionalizing the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF) evaluation and continuous improvement of the…
Both organizations conclude their second year of joint work with major regional advances in air quality, climate change, and addressing the environmental determinants of health.Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Clean Air Fund (CAF) concluded the second phase of their technical collaboration (…
Washington, D.C., 19 February 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched new technical packages aimed at strengthening access to essential medicines and health technologies with the aim to accelerating the reduction of maternal and perinatal mortality in the Americas.The launch took place during a virtual event titled “…
On International Childhood Cancer Day 2026, PAHO highlights measurable progress in early diagnosis, access to medicines, and regional cooperation—urging countries to continue strengthening national responses.Washington, D.C., February 13, 2026 - Measurable impact on childhood cancer care is happening across multiple countries in the Region,…
Washington, D.C., February 13, 2026 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released a new publication entitled Essential components for reporting in guidelines, health technology assessments, essential medicines lists, and evidence briefs for policy. It is aimed at improving the quality and completeness of these four evidence…
New cycle of the Certified Webinar Series of the Digital Literacy Program on the Virtual CampusWashington, D.C., February 12, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched Cycle II on Artificial Intelligence in Health, a new training initiative that is part of the Certified Webinar Series of the Digital Literacy Program, aimed…
Brasilia, January 26-30, 2026. The Special Program Comprehensive Immunization (CIM) and the Infectious Hazards Management Unit (IHM) of the Health Emergencies Department (PHE) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held from 26 to 30 January 2026, in Brasilia, Brazil the III Regional Workshop on Progress in the Estimation of the Health…
Geneva, Swizterland / Lyon, France, 3 February 2026 (WHO/IARC) - Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high body mass…