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25 November to 10 DecemberThe International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the 16 Days of Activism is a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the profound impact that gender-based violence has, not only on the physical and mental health of survivors but also at a social level and on the development of our communities…
Globally, one in two children and adolescents experience some form of violence each year. In the Americas, the homicide rate among those under the age of 18 is the highest in the world. Bogotá, Colombia, November 7, 2024 (PAHO) — At the opening of the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, Dr. Jarbas…
Washington D.C. 7 November 2024 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative proposed by the Government of Brazil during its G20 Presidency to combat hunger and poverty worldwide.The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty aims to promote collective…
Port-au-Prince, November 4, 2024 (PAHO) – The Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office in Haiti, launched an online training program for future health professionals. The event, held at the Kinam Hotel with the attendance of the Chief of Staff of the Haitian…
Washington, DC, October 31, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert due to the recent identification of clusters and cases of measles in the Americas, urging countries to intensify their vaccination and surveillance efforts.In the alert published on Monday, PAHO reported that, in 2024 up to…
PAHO to support countries in the implementation of critical resources to fund disease surveillance, early warning systems and other key projects in ten countries of the RegionWashington D.C. 23 October 2024 (PAHO) - As part of its second round of funding, released on 18 October 2024, the Pandemic Fund (PF) has approved five new projects for Latin…
Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024 (PAHO) – On World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the certification of the eradication of wild poliovirus transmission in the Region of the Americas.In 1975, the region reported nearly 6,000 cases of polio. However, thanks to child…
The third joint report was presented today by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO.Santiago de Chile/ Washington, DC, October 21, 2024 (ECLAC/PAHO)- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today urged the…
Washington, D.C., October 4, 2024 (PAHO) – The 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded today, marking a clear path forward for the future of health in the Americas. Over five days, high-level representatives from countries and territories debated, agreed upon, and committed to addressing key challenges…