PAHO warns of potential blood shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic

… Countries in the Americas should ensure continuity of donations and safety for donors Washington, DC, April 10 2020 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today warned that countries in the … PAHO warns of potential blood…

Last updated: 4 May 2020

PAHO Executive Committee concludes sessions with agreements on advancing health in the Region of the Americas

… - The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded its 164th session on June 27, following discussions and deliberations on a variety of strategies, actions plans … quality of care in health service delivery; to ensure …

Last updated: 24 Jun 2022

Barbados Launches Living Laboratory to Strengthen Public Health Innovation

… marking a significant milestone in public health innovation and research. The state-of-the-art facility, located on the … as a National Influenza Centre by the World Health Organization (WHO) in April 2024. By focusing on genomic … conditions,” he explained.  …

Last updated: 21 Feb 2025

Voluntary blood donors are increasing, but the numbers are not enough to ensure sufficient blood supplies

… than half of blood donors are volunteers in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a report released today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), before World Blood Donor Day is … number of people donating blood. Some 71% of voluntary …

Last updated: 23 Jul 2019

The Minister of Health of Costa Rica was elected to chair the 57th Directing Council of PAHO

… of the 57th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which brings together the highest … authorities of the Americas to discuss health policies and priorities for the Region. From today until Friday 4 … from industrial food production;…

Last updated: 9 Oct 2019

PAHO Executive Committee kicks off discussion on strategies and policies to improve the health of the people of the Americas

… The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) began its 172nd session today. The Committee will examine the resolutions, strategies and policies to be presented to PAHO’s 60th Directing … such as the Disease Elimination Initiative, the…

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

PAHO Executive Committee begins debate on strategies and plans for improving the health of the Americas

… - The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) began today its 164th session at the … office for the Americas, in order to discuss strategies and plans of action to improve the health of the Americas. … quality of care in health service…

Last updated: 25 Jun 2019

Hepatitis is a silent epidemic that kills two people per minute throughout the world

… informed about hepatitis, to get screened for the disease and to seek treatment, if needed Washington, D.C., 23 July … Know It. Confront it."  This year the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is marking the…

Last updated: 1 Mar 2019