Suriname, November 27, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – On November 22 & 23, a two-day workshop was hosted in Suriname regarding the tobacco industry interference organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Suriname. The primary focus was to enhance the nation's capability in countering the pervasive influence of the tobacco industry, with a…
Suriname, November 27, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – In an effort to bolster its public health framework, Suriname is hosting a critical workshop from November 20 to 24, 2023, focusing on strengthening its capabilities in handling Zoonotic Diseases (C12) and ensuring Food Safety (C13). This workshop, a part of the International Health Regulations (IHR)…
Guyana continues to prioritize the development of local capacities in the areas of health and information, in order to strengthen its healthcare system and improve the quality of life of the population. In October, PAHO Guyana with EIH and BIREME facilitated training on accessing and using the VHL and Research4Life platforms to support the…
Nassau, The Bahamas - 24 November, 2023 — The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Mental Health Unit, the PAHO/WHO Country Office for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, and The Bahamas Psychological Association hosted a media sensitization training. Under the theme, ‘The Role of the Media in Mental Health Reporting, representatives from the…
Suriname, November 23, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – Suriname, like many countries, faces a significant challenge in maternal and newborn health, with a maternal mortality rate (MMR) that stands higher than desired. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Ministry of Health in Suriname, with technical support from the Pan American Health Organization (…
St. Georges, Grenada, 9 November 2023 (PAHO) - Health managers from across the Caribbean gathered for a two-day conference in Grenada on November 9th and 10th, 2023, to examine how health promotion can continue to improve the health of Caribbean people.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) event entitled ‘Strengthening Health…
Belmopan City, Belize, November 22, 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) along with funding support from the United States Government donated a variety of equipment to the Nursing Simulation Laboratory of the University of Belize.…
Suriname, November 22, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) - In an effort to promote health and well-being among the younger generation, the Regional Health Department (RGD) in Lelydorp hosted an interactive health fair on Tuesday, November 21, in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Health (BOG), the Ministry of Health, and the Pan American Health Organization (…
Montevideo, November 21, 2023. The Latin American Center for Perinatology - Women's and Reproductive Health (CLP/WR), in conjunction with the International Federation of Infant and Adolescent Gynecology (FIGIJ), the Argentine Society of Infant and Adolescent Gynecology (SAGIJ) and the Latin American Association of Infant and Adolescent…