Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

The Department of Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity covers climate change and environmental determinants; health promotion and social determinants, including health legislation; equity, gender, human rights, and cultural diversity.

Climate Change and Health

Different people

Cultural Diversity and Health

Human Right and Health

Gender Equality in Health

Social determinants. Environment, etc.

Social Determinants of Health

Social determinants. Environment, etc.

Environmental Determinants of Health

Healthy surroundings

Health promotion

Health Equity

Videos

News

healthy aging

Americas advance on healthy aging, but gaps remain as 2030 approaches

6 Oct 2026

representatives and signatories

PAHO, ORAS-CONHU and Andean countries launch plan to protect health from the impacts of climate change

30 Sep 2026

Selfie photo of four grown adults

Nearly 40% of disease burden in the Americas could be averted, PAHO report finds

29 Sep 2026

Vaccination of babies

PAHO Director’s Annual Report highlights health gains across the Americas despite growing challenges

28 Sep 2026

Regional Stories

Young participants group photo holding up certificates

Uruguay: when young people lead the conversation on health

21 May 2026

Intercultural health brigades are part of Peru’s national intercultural health strategy, which aims to strengthen access to culturally appropriate health services for the country’s Indigenous Peoples.

Building bridges: Indigenous liaisons strengthen intercultural health and well-being in Peru

20 Mar 2026

Midwives during knowledge transfer session

Ancestral knowledge and modern tools come together for culturally safe childbirth in Panama’s Darién

9 Mar 2026

Las olas de calor extremo son parte de la nueva normalidad climática en Bolivia. En regiones como el Chaco boliviano se han registrado sensaciones térmicas de hasta 61 °C.

CaLMA: technology that protects mothers when the heat becomes a danger

24 Jul 2025

Country Stories

Community work

Early warning for dengue: Cuba strengthens prevention at the community level

11 Aug 2025

Madre y niños

Uruguay's Care System: Building The Future By Providing Support Now

11 Sep 2023

Midwives

Integrating traditional midwives into Bolivia’s health care system to promote culturally secure births and intercultural dialogue

27 May 2022

doctora Ena Banegas

Native doctor promotes COVID-19 vaccination in Tolupán villages in Honduras

9 Aug 2021

Events

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Poster

Virtual Seminar Series for the 2026 Ibero-American Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

19 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026

Poster of the campaign

Launch of the Wellness Week of the Americas 2026

14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

Intersectoral Action to Accelerate the Elimination of Communicable Diseases: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities

Intersectoral Action to Accelerate the Elimination of Communicable Diseases: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities

11 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

Documents

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Cover

29 Sep 2026

Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change 2026–2031: Indicator descriptors

Cover

29 Sep 2026

Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change 2026–2031

Report cover

21 Sep 2026

Research for Action Agenda on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean

Cover

14 Aug 2026

Checklist for the application of Pan American Health Organization guidance on indoor environmental quality in healthcare facilities

Communication Materials

All

30 Sep 2026

Infographic Climate Change and Health in the Americas: key data for 2024

30 Sep 2026

Infographic Health and Climate Surveillance Systems

30 Sep 2026

Infographic Governance and Institutional Structures for Climate Change and Health Action in the Americas

30 Sep 2026

Infographic Advances in Climate Change and Health in the Americas.

Mandates and Strategies

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Cover

29 Sep 2026

Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change 2026–2031: Indicator descriptors

Cover

29 Sep 2026

Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change 2026–2031

Report cover

21 Sep 2026

Research for Action Agenda on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean

cover

2 Feb 2024

Strategy and Plan of Action on Health Promotion within the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals 2019-2030