General events

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When:

15 July 2024 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM 

Where:

PAHO Headquarters, Washington, DC - Room B 

Livestream of the event

 Context

The third webinar in the Regional Initiative to Accelerate Innovation for TB Elimination series aims to review two key issues in the implementation of digital radiology and artificial intelligence products.

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On Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Washington DC time), we will meet in the webinar "Vaccination Coverage 2023: Results in the Region of the Americas", organized by the Special Program Comprehensive Immunization (CIM).

 Context

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health problem. In 2022, WHO estimates that there will be 325 000 cases of TB in the Region, of which only 242 000 have been reported, leaving a significant diagnostic gap of 83 000 people with TB who do not have access to timely diagnosis and treatment.

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Join us for a 2 mile (3.21 km) walk around the Foggy Bottom neighborhood and Smithsonian Museums, open to people of all ages and abilities, free of charge.

In addition to the walk, there will be an area dedicated to children’s activities and games, showcasing key messages on the importance of health and well-being.

Come and enjoy a 3-hour event filled with active fun, music,…

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HIV testing services are a unique opportunity for people diagnosed with HIV infection to start treatment quickly to regain their health. They also identify people at higher risk of contracting HIV and provide immediate access to the effective package of recommended prevention services.

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June 18, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. EDT 

 

RegistER

 Contexto

Cryptococcosis is a disease that imposes a significant burden on HIV patients in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a prevalence of approximately 10% in individuals with advanced disease and a high mortality rate of between 15% and 25%. It is estimated that about 5300 cases occur in the region per year.

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) invites adolescents and young people between 10 and 24 years of age in the Americas to participate in the "Youth Voices" creative contest, to seek their opinions on what can be done to improve the quality of health services for young people.

The winners will receive cash prizes and their original works (created especially for the contest) will…

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The Pan American Health Organization / The World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites to the

World Blood Donors Day 2024

20 years of celebrating giving, thank you blood donors!

Perú, host country

Date: Friday, 14 June, 2024…