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In the1960s, it was not easy to get a medical degree in many countries of the Americas, in part because of the high cost of textbooks and a shortage of materials in Spanish. To overcome this obstacle, which was keeping many young people from becoming doctors and making it hard for others to complete their studies, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) created the Expanded Textbook and Instructional Materials Program (PALTEX), which turns 50 this year.

Closing of the 67th World Health Assembly

The 67th World Health Assembly closed today, after adopting more than 20 resolutions on public health issues of global importance.  "This has been an intense Health Assembly, with a record-breaking number of agenda items, documents and resolutions, and nearly 3 500 registered delegates," said Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General. "