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.
Watch or listen now and stay up to date!
Episode list
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…
Maternal health remains an urgent challenge in the Region of the Americas, where nearly 8,000 women die each year from pregnancy- and childbirth-related causes, despite the fact that most of these deaths are preventable. In the Safe Motherhood episode of PAHO's podcast Let's Talk About Health, Dr. Suzanne Serruya analyzes the main causes of…
In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we explore the growing interest in GLP-1 medications—originally used for type 2 diabetes but now popular for their impact on weight loss. Together with Fabio da Silva Gomes, Regional Nutrition Advisor at PAHO, we analyze how they work, their actual benefits, the risks associated with their inappropriate…
In this special episode of Hablemos de Salud, PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa offers an in‑depth look at the health landscape in the Americas in 2026. Through a clear and insightful conversation, he discusses recent progress, persistent challenges, and the urgent priorities needed to strengthen the region’s health systems. From preparedness for…
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented and eliminated, yet it continues to claim the lives of thousands of women in Latin America. In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we speak with Mauricio Maza, regional advisor on cancer at the Pan American Health Organization, about what cervical cancer is, its link to the human…