Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAJPH)
Published since 1922, the Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAJPH) is the flagship scientific and technical periodical of the Pan American Health Organization. Its mission is to contribute to the production and dissemination of scientific public health information of international significance, mainly in areas related to PAHO's essential mission of strengthening health systems and improving the health of the peoples of the Americas.
Publication in the journal has no cost for authors, and all manuscripts are open access and free for readers.
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Despite advances to improve health services for childhood cancer, there still exists a significant gap in access to diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents, hampering survival.
Washington D.C.4 October 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published a special issue on childhood cancer in the Pan American…
The Pan American Health Organization has put together a set of technical guidelines, recommendations, scientific publications, and ongoing research protocols from the Americas and affected countries worldwide regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
These platforms of trusted information may be useful for decision and policy-making…
PAJPH Special Issue - Tackling pediatric cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean: CureAll Americas
This special supplement on childhood cancer highlights the joint accomplishments of the Pan American Health Organization and the Member States and reminds us that there is still a long way to go to ensure full implementation of the WHO CureAll framework in the Americas.
The Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAJPH) recognizes with…
This special issue commemorates 120 years of the Pan American Health Organization and 100 years of the Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAJPH). The history of the journal reflects that of the Organization and the evolution of key health topics over the last century.
The manuscripts included in this special issue present an overview of…
In this supplement of the Pan American Journal of Public Health (PAJPH), articles on the epidemiology of AMR, characterization of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and public health surveillance under the concept of One Health are presented to generate evidence to strengthen action plans on AMR in Colombia and Ecuador.
WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) are typically parts of institutions such as universities, hospitals, research institutes, academies or ministries that have been designated by the WHO Director-General to carry out activities in support of the Organization's programs by providing information, services, and expertise; thereby strengthening…
In recent years, two simultaneous mass migratory regional phenomena in the Americas have been taking place as people from Central American countries and Venezuela migrate to other countries in the region. It is estimated that over 7 million Venezuelans had left their country, seeking relocation in other Latin American and Caribbean countries,…
Tobacco use is a common risk factor for the four main non-communicable diseases, claiming more than eight million lives globally every year and over one million lives annually in the Americas. Its effects are extensive and cross-cutting, including health, social, economic, and environmental. Encouragingly, there has been significant progress in…
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly showed that health systems need to be well-prepared to deal with emergencies and disasters. Epidemics, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, among other emergencies, require concerted action not only within countries but also between countries. An adequate and timely response to emergencies includes research, human…