Technical Unit News

6 Nov 2016
II Latin American Summit on Prematurity: World Prematurity Dayinvitation World Prematurity Day (WPD) was established to raise awareness about preterm birth (…
4 Nov 2016
Copenhagen, 4 November 2016 - For the first time, researchers and health experts have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the concerning situation in the WHO European Region of digital marketing to children of foods high in fats, salt and sugars. The findings are published in a new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, Tackling food…
3 Nov 2016
Celebration of World Mental Health Day: Dominican RepublicDominican Republic.- In the context of the new mental health care approach, with a focus on users' rehabilitation and reintegration, improving their life quality and integrating their…
3 Nov 2016
Peru - First forum discusses progress and challenges in suicide preventionLima, 8 September. - Among the main reflections of the first forum on advances in suicide prevention "Embrace Life" was that having depression does not mean we are sick but…
3 Nov 2016
Barbados - Training First Responders in Psychological Fist Aid (PFA)barbados Disaster can hit at any time and being prepared is key…
7 Oct 2016
Washington D.C., 7 October 2016 (PAHO).- World Mental Health Day is observed every October 10th with the overall objective of raising awareness about mental health issues around the world, and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health promotion and care. This year's theme is "Psychological First Aid", and as part of the activities to…