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Suicide claims more than 60,000 lives yearly in the Americas Stigma against people with mental illnesses or suicidal behavior is a major…
Pilot studies in El Salvador and Nicaragua show positive impact on new health professionals' confidence in their abilities to promote change Washington, D.C., 29 August 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — A special report published in the latest issue of the Pan American Journal of Public Health shows that health care professionals can be empowered through human…
Panama/Washington, D.C., 27 August 2013 — Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have reduced maternal and child mortality significantly over the past two decades. But many mothers and children continue to die from preventable causes, particularly in low-income and marginalized populations.…
Washington, D.C., 27 August 2013 ? The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with Rotary International District 6440, has published a new online manual, Radiation Shielding for Clinics and Small Hospitals. Radiological safety depends on strict work habits, protective measures, and adequate shielding in medical facilities. This…
World Humanitarian Day - 19 August The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) joins the celebration of World Humanitarian Day…
PAHO/WHO supports Honduras in responding to dengue The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), through…
Health research is essential for progress towards universal health coverage At the launch of the World Health Report 2013, the…