Washington, D.C., 3 March 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert due to an increase in measles cases in several countries in the Americas. As of epidemiological week 8 of 2025 (21 February 2025), 268 measles cases, including one death, have been confirmed in Argentina, Canada, Mexico, and the…
Geneva, Switzerland – 26 February 2025 (WHO) – The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) – one of the most widely embraced UN treaties in history – celebrates the 20-year anniversary of its entry into force this week.The WHO FCTC is the first ever public health treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO with 183 Parties…
Washington, D.C., 24 February 2025 – The Regional Revolving Funds of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced its main achievements of 2024, including countries of the Americas increasing their investment in vaccines, medicines, and health technologies via the Fund compared to 2023.Among its 2024 Milestones, the Regional Revolving…
Washington, DC, February 21, 2025 (OPS) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) have formalized a memorandum of understanding to reinforce their shared commitment to improving public health across the Americas. This agreement marks a decisive step in the fight against…
Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 — As part of its continued and intensified efforts to address the acute health needs of Haitians amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) sent 7.7 tons of critical medicines and health supplies from its Regional Strategic Reserve in Panama to Haiti this…
Washington, D.C., February 14, 2025 (PAHO) — On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, observed every February 15, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new interactive guide aimed at improving the early diagnosis of childhood cancer, one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents in Latin…
Washington, D.C., 12 February 2025 (PAHO) – A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The report underscores the urgency of…
Ecuador will be among the first countries to receive a shipment11 February 2025, Geneva / Memphis -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer…
Washington, D.C., February 10, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert regarding the increased risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas, attributed to the growing circulation of the DENV-3 serotype in several countries in the region. PAHO urges countries to strengthen their surveillance, early…