Brazil Reinforces Respiratory Virus Surveillance and Advances in the Analysis of Its Economic Impact
Brasilia, January 31, 2025 (PAHO) – From January 27 to 31, 2025, the PAHO/WHO Technical Cooperation Mission on strengthening influenza and respiratory virus surveillance was held in Brasília, Brazil, along with the Workshop on the Economic Burden of Respiratory Viruses. This initiative was promoted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO…
PAHO in Ecuador has modernized its administrative and logistical processes by integrating technological resources, aligning with the PAHO Green policy and Action 2.09 of the PAHO Forward 2.0 initiative, which aims to document and share best practices in event management.30 of January 2025 — In November 2024, the office began reviewing its manual…
29 January 2025, Washington, D.C. - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is inviting governmental institutions and intergovernmental organizations in the Region of the Americas to participate in a call for good practices in the prevention, control, and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).The objective of the call is to…
February 11, 2025 (PAHO) – Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations in the Americas. In addition to bearing a significant burden of these diseases, these communities face inequitable access to essential medicines and health technologies. Thanks to PAHO's technical cooperation mechanism, the…
Health professionals from fifteen countries trained in effective communication in pediatric oncology
St Jude Children´s Research Hospital y OPS organizaron el taller para fortalecer el enfoque centrado en el paciente y en la alfabetización en salud.Lima, Peru, January 17, 2025.- On January 15 and 16, the workshop on Effective Communication in Pediatric Oncology, organized by St Jude Children's Research Hospital in collaboration with the Pan…
Washington, D.C., January 7, 2025 (PAHO) – The Modular Assessment of Essential Conditions (AEC) methodology continues to solidify its role as a key tool for enhancing the quality of health services. Its recent implementation at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), Belize's primary national referral center, marked a significant milestone as…
Washington DC, 19 December 2024 – On this year’s Epidemic Preparedness Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), through its Infectious Hazards Management Unit (IHM) within the Health Emergencies Department, spotlights its milestones in epidemic and pandemic preparedness for 2024 and unveils ambitious objectives for 2025. These initiatives…
Washington, D.C., December 27, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) successfully concluded its Webinar series on Primary Health Care with territorial perspective, solidifying its position as a fundamental platform for knowledge exchange and experience sharing across the Americas. Over six sessions held throughout 2024,…
Washington DC, 20 December 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) actively participated in the 4th National Conference on Labor Management and Health Education, held in Brasilia from December 10-13. The event, organized by the Brazilian National Health Council with the support of the Ministry of Health, brought together more than…