Carissa F. Etienne addressed an event on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, "Zero Hunger," during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. The SDGs are a main focus of discussion at this year's UNGA. New York, 25 September 2015 (PAHO/WHO) — Ensuring that "everyone has access to a diet that is nutritionally sound, culturally…
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández and HSS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will speak at the opening session of the Pan American Health Organization's 54th Directive Council. During the Sept. 28—Oct. 2 meeting, ministers of health will plan action to tackle health challenges ranging from violence against women and growing antibiotic…
Brazil's mais-medicos A groundbreaking effort by Brazil to expand access to health care has reached an…
PAHO/WHO honors don-francisco-kreutzberger-150px The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (…
Countries of the Americas agree to step up action toward rabies elimination rabies-prevention Government officials, experts and other representatives of countries throughout the Americas…
PAHO photography contest spotlights rabies preventionphoto-contest A photography contest highlighting efforts to eliminate rabies transmitted by dogs in the Americas was launched this week…
PAHO donates medical supplies to Dominica in aftermath of Tropical Storm ErikaSupport arrives to Dominica The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO…