In 2023, the partnership between the government of Canada and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched an initiative to improve the health of communities, women, and children by eliminating trachoma as a public health problem in the Region of the Americas.
Within the framework of this initiative, activities will be supported in…
Suriname, November 30, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – Between November 13 and 24, 2023, Suriname has taken a significant step in combating malaria through a specialized initiative program aimed at enhancing malaria surveillance. The ten-day program, a joint effort by the PAHO Country Office in Suriname and the National Malaria Program of the Ministry of Health…
Suriname, November 30, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – In an effort to address the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Communicable diseases in Suriname, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Suriname hosted a two-day workshop on November 29 and 30, 2023 for various health stakeholders and policy makers. The workshop focused on integrating…
Suriname, November 29, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – In a significant step towards combating cervical cancer, PAHO Suriname and the National Immunization Program hosted a two-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine training on November 23rd and 24th, 2023, at the Conference Room of Hotel Jacana. Cervical cancer, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among…
Nassau, The Bahamas - 28 November, 2023 - The Bahamas Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with PAHO/WHO observed World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023.
A series of webinars were hosted to make the public aware of the challenges surrounding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and to remind healthcare workers of the role they play…
Washington, DC, November 27, 2023 (PAHO) – The PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries (PWR-ECC), Dr. Amalia Del Riego, presented her credentials to Antoine Michon, Charge d’affaires, a.i, representing the French Ambassador Jean-Marie Bruno.
The meeting took place at the French Embassy in Washington D.C. Dr…
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…