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Haiti Humanitarian Crisis

News

Photo Caption: (L-R) Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization witnesses the signing of the Framework Agreement by Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO Director

13 Feb 2026

PAHO and CARPHA sign landmark 2026-2030 framework agreement to strengthen regional health collaboration

Child patient

12 Feb 2026

PAHO and SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital promote network to expand access to hematopoietic transplantation for children with Cancer in the Andean region

chikungunya patient

11 Feb 2026

Chikungunya cases increasing in several countries in the Americas; PAHO recommends preparedness

Public Health Stories

Camila

Childhood cancer: a journey to help Camila overcome her fear

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How trust is overcoming fear of vaccination in remote areas of Peru

Identifying

Tracking the last signs of Schistosomiasis in Puerto Rico

Latest alerts and epidemiological updates

10 Feb 2026

Epidemiological alert Chikungunya - 10 February 2026

3 Feb 2026

Epidemiological Alert Measles in the Americas Region - 3 February 2026

9 Jan 2026

Epidemiological Alert Simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus - 9 January 2026

29 Dec 2025

WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Chikungunya virus disease, Global v.1

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO Director

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa
Director Pan American Health Organization

Learn about the five priority pillars of his vision for the future of PAHO.

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Podcast - Let's Talk About Health - Ep. 20: Cervical cancer

Publications

Flags of the Americas

Pan American Journal of Public Health

Partnership

Health Emergencies

Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas

Better Care for NCDs Initiative

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Elimination Initiative

Campaigns

Día Mundial de las Enfermedades Tropicales Desatendidas 2026

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026

30 Jan 2026

Events

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From Evidence to Action: Regional Tools to Improve Childhood Cancer Care

17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

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HEARTS Quality: A Policy Framework for Continuous Quality Improvement in Primary Health Care

18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026

Integrating Rehabilitation into Emergency Medical Team Responses

EMT Ignite: Integrating Rehabilitation into Emergency Medical Team Responses

18 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026