The exhibition “Nanoarte”, which brings together more than 70 works produced from the capture of images of materials on a nanometric scale, in addition to an interactive panel available for visitors, made possible with the support of BIREME/PAHO/WHO, was inaugurated on September 19th at the Ministry of Health’s Cultural Center in Brasília.…
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, conducted from November 22 to 24 at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, a three-day consultation meeting and workshop aimed towards strengthening health surveillance in Guyana, including the development of the country’s National…
Georgetown, 26 November 2022 (PAHO/WHO) - Following the recommendations of the Global Leprosy Strategy 2021-2030, the Ministry of Health has developed, in collaboration with PAHO, a project aimed at widening the leprosy services coverage through screening for early case detection, strengthening of contact tracing, and interruption of transmission…
Montevideo, November 22, 2022. During the first training workshop for health professionals of the "Zero Maternal Deaths from Obstetric Emergencies" project, held on November 18 and 19 at CES University in Medellin, Colombia, several participants commented on their perceptions of the initiative and the challenges that may arise.
The objective…
Montevideo, November 22, 2022. On November 18 and 19, the first training workshop for health professionals took place within the framework of the "Zero Maternal Deaths due to Obstetric Emergencies" project of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
The activity took place at the CES University in Medellin, Colombia, and was attended by…
Boa Vista, 22 October 2022 - With the goal of training women multipliers to prevent gender-based violence, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held a workshop in Boa Vista, state of Roraima, Brazil, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Intersectoral Protection Network.
This Network counts on state,…
PAHO/WHO Colombia fosters health prevention and promotion actions in municipalities of the Chocó Department, near the Pacific coast.
Three hip-hop youth groups will tour several localities in the department, bringing health messages to the population.
Quibdó, November 19, 2022 (PAHO) - During a Hip-Hop “freestyle” competition, young artists…
A well-functioning health system offering universal health coverage to its citizens requires equitable access to health services and technologies such as medicines, vaccines, and devices. Several countries in the Americas have declared universal health coverage for their populations; however, drugs are often financed out of pocket as they are not…
A green bench for sharing: Share a bench, a conversation, your story, your support
Belize City, Belize, November 19, 2022 (PAHO) – To reduce stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Mind Health Connect, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) joined…