Geneva, May 22, 2017 (PAHO/WHO) - In anticipation of what she described as "a very important week in an Assembly unlike any previous one," the Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne reviewed the items on the agenda of the 70th World Health Assembly from the perspective of the interests of the Region of the…
Geneva, May 22, 2016 (PAHO / WHO) - Suriname was elected as vice-president for the Americas region of the 70th World Health Assembly, which takes place from May 22 to 31 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Suriname's Health Minister Patrick Pengel will be one of the five vice-presidents of the plenary, a position that corresponds to each of the five regions…
Geneva, May 22, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) - The region of the Americas today called on the new WHO Director-General "to work towards transparent, balanced and effective governance at all levels, to provide political and technical guidance and efficient resource allocation."
Brazilian Health Minister Ricardo Barros, speaking for the region at the…
Geneva, May 21, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) - Antigua and Barbuda was appointed as chair of Committee B, which discusses budget issues at the 70th World Health Assembly this week in Geneva, Switzerland. Antigua and Barbuda Health Minister Molwyn Joseph will chair the committee.
Jospeh has been Minister of Health and Environment since 2014. Previously, he…
Washington, DC / Geneva, Switzerland, May 19, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) - Ministers and health officials from 194 countries will participate in the 70th World Health Assembly next week to discuss actions on issues such as responding to emergencies, antimicrobial resistance, and ensuring access to vaccines and medicaments, among others. This year, the…
Panama, May 18, 2017 (PAHO / WHO)- The Arbovirus Diagnostic Laboratories Network (RELDA), coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), is working to strengthen the diagnosis of mosquito-borne diseases to ensure a timely response to outbreaks and epidemics caused by these viruses.
This week, PAHO brought together members of the 32…
On World Hypertension Day, PAHO reminds people of the importance of keeping blood pressure under control and below 140/90
Washington, DC, May 17, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) - Four countries in the Americas have successfully implemented interventions to reduce patients' cardiovascular risk, which consist of providing comprehensive care and follow-up for…
16 May 2017 | Geneva - More than 3000 adolescents die every day, totalling 1.2 million deaths a year, from largely preventable causes, according to a new report from WHO and partners. In 2015, more than two-thirds of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South-East Asia. Road traffic injuries, lower respiratory…
Bridgetown, May 16, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) - Taxes on tobacco, alcoholic and sweetened beverages can help reduce consumption of these products and generate income that can be used to improve the health of the Caribbean population. The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is encouraging Caribbean authorities to adopt…