Podcast - Let’s Talk About Health: Science, experts, and solutions for the Americas
Welcome to Let’s Talk About Health, the official podcast and videocast of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This is a space designed to provide you with updated, science-based information on the health topics that affect us all in the Americas. Here, recognized experts share their knowledge so you can learn about public health trends, the latest data, and solutions that can transform lives.
Staying informed with reliable sources enables you to make decisions that improve your health, your community’s well-being, and that of the entire region. In each episode, we explore current challenges, scientific breakthroughs, and practical strategies for a healthier future.
The series is released every two weeks and is available on YouTube @PAHO TV, YouTube Music, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other PAHO platforms such as Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Episode list
Each year, around 1.6 million adolescents aged 15 to 19 become mothers in Latin America and the Caribbean—a region with some of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy in the world. In this episode of the *Hablemos de salud* (Let's Talk Health) podcast, we speak with Sonja Caffe, Regional Advisor on Adolescent Health at PAHO, about the causes,…
The population of the Americas is aging rapidly and, by 2050, one in four people will be aged 60 or older. In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, Patricia Morsch, PAHO Regional Advisor on Healthy Aging, explains that healthy aging is a lifelong process. More than simply avoiding disease, it is about maintaining the ability to do what we value,…
Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health risks in the Americas, causing around 370,000 premature deaths annually in the region. In this episode of *Hablemos de salud* (Let’s Talk Health), we speak with Juan José Castillo, PAHO’s Air Quality Advisor, about how pollution affects our respiratory, cardiovascular, and cognitive systems…
Rabies remains a deadly yet entirely preventable threat. In a new episode of "Hablemos de Salud" (Let’s Talk Health), PAHO experts highlight that this zoonotic disease—transmitted primarily through the bites of infected animals—persists in the Americas. Although cases of dog-transmitted rabies have dropped dramatically thanks to decades of…
Gambling, often perceived as a harmless or recreational activity, can become a serious health issue. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Health, the discussion explores how gambling—especially online—and excessive video game use are increasing and affecting mental health, family finances, and relationships. PAHO experts warn that these behaviors…
In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, we explore the vital importance of blood donation with Dr. Mauricio Beltrán, PAHO’s regional advisor on blood. Although World Blood Donor Day is observed every June 14, the need is constant: thousands of people depend on transfusions every day in situations such as complicated childbirths, surgeries, accidents…
The 2026 World Cup will bring together hundreds of thousands of people in Mexico, the United States, and Canada to celebrate one of the biggest parties in sports. However, beyond the passion, culture, and connection that football generates, these major events also pose significant public health challenges. In this episode of the PAHO podcast Let's…
In this episode of "Let's Talk About Health", we debunk the most common myths surrounding vaccines and answer—with clear evidence—the questions circulating on social media and in everyday conversations. Joined by Daniel Salas, a PAHO advisor, we discuss safety, actual side effects, misconceptions, and the proven impact of vaccination in preventing…
Chikungunya is back in the Americas. In this episode of Let's Talk about Health, we speak with Dr. Thais dos Santos, PAHO’s Regional Advisor on Arboviruses, about the resurgence of this mosquito-borne virus—its symptoms (particularly debilitating joint pain), the factors driving its reappearance, and what we can do to prevent it. This is a key…