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15 May 2017
In September 2014, the Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved the first Regional Plan of Action on Health in All Policies (Regional HiAP Plan), with a view to defining concrete measures for implementation of this ambitious and innovative approach to public policies in the countries of the Americas. With this…
21 Apr 2017
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6 Feb 2017
Under the theme "Championing Health: Sustainable Development and Equity," the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Strategic Plan ("the Plan") sets out the Organization's strategic direction, based on the collective priorities of its Member States and country focus, and specifies the results to be achieved during the period 2014-2019.
14 Dec 2016
“Championing Health for Sustainable Development and Equity: Catalyzing Public Health Action” By Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization
2 Nov 2016
The present document summarizes the key recommendations from this group of experts and highlights important considerations for implementing the Plan of Action. These recommendations are followed by a concise outline of concrete actions that should be taken in the Region, the expected time frame for action, and identification of the entities…
3 Oct 2016
The evidence generated from monitoring contributes to better-informed policies, programmes and practices, providing the necessary feedback to determine whether actions in the health sector and beyond are successful in reducing inequalities. In an effort to meet the demand for evidence-based results and accountability the World Health Organization…
1 Aug 2016
This document follows up the publication “Supply of Blood for Transfusion in Latin American and Caribbean Countries 2012 and 2013” and presents indicators on the availability, safety, and use of blood and blood components, as well as the organization of national blood systems. It is based on data provided by the health authorities for years 2014…
9 Jun 2016
El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la disponibilidad de indicadores en salud que permitan medir con validez los avances en la consecución de la “Salud Universal” en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC).  
6 May 2016
The purpose of this document is to explain to experts in the health and development fields what a human security approach is and show how it can be applied in an attempt to put individuals and communities on a path toward achieving a virtuous cycle of good health, wellbeing, and resilience. In particular, the document focuses on how the human…