An Ecuadorian initiative that saves maternal lives by integrating…
An Ecuadorian initiative that saves maternal lives by integrating…Using a virtual platform promoted by PAHO/WHO, they are monitoring quality and generating alerts when faced with irregular situations or supply problems
Washington, D.C., 4 June 2013 (PAHO) - Drug regulatory agencies and ministries of health in the Americas are collaborating to strengthen drug safety and management in the Region, by exchanging…
Memorandum of understanding seeks to improve health system performance with a focus on gender and universal access
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Spain today signed a memorandum of understanding for US$5.7 million to strengthen health…
PAHO/WHO and partners say more support is needed to save lives, prevent cholera's spread
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Members of an international coalition today announced new financial support for efforts to eliminate cholera from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, through major investments in water and sanitation and health systems…
Washington, D.C., 31 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — On World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is calling on countries throughout the Americas to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Such bans are one of the most effective ways to reduce consumption of tobacco, which kills some…
Whether or not a child gets vaccinated has nothing to do with socio-economic status in Argentina. Health centres right across the country provide all children free and compulsory vaccines against 15 diseases — 16 for girls.
28 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO)-- In Argentina, the WHO-recommended human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is given to all girls at 11…
Winners are from Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Suriname
Washington, D.C., 28 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Health officials, researchers and a legislative body from Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Suriname will be honored by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for their contributions to advancing…
Results published in the Pan American Journal of Public Health show that pregnancies increased, despite wider use of contraception
Washington, D.C., 23 May 2013 (PAHO/WHO) — Despite improvements in women's level of schooling, increasing access to paid employment, growing use of contraceptive methods, and reductions in fertility, in 2008, 33% of…
Deputy Director Jon K. Andrus today presented the 2008-2012 Quinquennial Report of the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS). The report, published last year, describes major public health achievements in the Americas during the...
Washington, D.C., 22…