Countries pledge to increase to 90% the proportion of people who know they have HIV, the proportion on antiretroviral treatment, and the proportion with suppressed viral load
Mexico City, 28 May 2014 (PAHO/WHO-UNAIDS) — In a new move to jointly address the HIV epidemic and improve the lives of people living with the virus, countries in Latin…
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ministries of health of Panama and Costa Rica and four tobacco…On May 17, International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, PAHO/WHO calls for more information on LGBT's health situation and measures to overcome stigma, guarantee access to health services
Washington, D.C., 16 May 2014 (PAHO/WHO) — The lack of health information about lesbians, homosexuals, bisexuals and trans (LGBT) people in the…
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Data from the Americas suggest that 95% of urban residents in low- and middle-income countries may be exposed to air pollution that exceeds WHO limits
Geneva, 7 May 2014 (WHO)—Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe levels, putting people…