The Pan American Health Organization coordinated a dialogue with experts from the Region within the framework of the 5th Global Mental Health Summit called, “Strengthening Mental Health Services in the Region of the Americas.”

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the World Bank (WB) today launched the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a collaboration to boost investment, innovation and implementation of policies and initiatives aimed at transforming health systems in the region with a focus on primary health care.

On World Diabetes Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called for strengthening primary healthcare services for people with diabetes to prevent complications that can cause disability and premature death from the disease. 

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has been developing a rapid evaluation tool to assess the quality of care in response to sexual violence. This tool has the potential to be used and adapted by Ministries of Health throughout the Region in order to improve care for survivors of sexual violence in accordance with regional standards and national protocols. 

The main objective was to develop a draft regulatory instrument for the implementation of PAHO's updated regional goals for sodium reduction and to establish a roadmap for the approval and implementation of the regulatory instrument.

World leaders, cervical cancer survivors, advocates, partners, and civil society came together to mark the third Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action. The initiative, which marked the first time the Member States adopted a resolution to eliminate a noncommunicable disease, has continued to gain momentum, and this year's commemoration promises to be a beacon of hope, progress, and renewed commitment from nations worldwide.

In a remarkable demonstration of international cooperation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has joined forces with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to lead the charge in advancing pediatric cancer care across Latin America and the Caribbean.