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PAHO hosts Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas to strengthen health systems and economic resilience in the region
Washington, D.C., October 24, 2024 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today convened the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA), bringing together leaders from the health and finance sectors to address the  challenges faced by countries in the post-pandemic era. “The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how…
Graphic for the 30th year celebration of World Polio Day 2024. It has photos of children being vaccinated and in wearing braces and in physical therapy.
PAHO celebrates 30 years without wild polio in the Americas
Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024 (PAHO) – On World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the certification of the eradication of wild poliovirus transmission in the Region of the Americas.In 1975, the region reported nearly 6,000 cases of polio. However, thanks to child…
Hospital setting. The monitor with vital signs is in front. Behind are hospital beds and hospital staff.
ECLAC and PAHO call for prioritizing investment in health to reduce inequality and achieve the SDGs in Latin America and the Caribbean
The third joint report was presented today by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO.Santiago de Chile/ Washington, DC, October 21, 2024 (ECLAC/PAHO)- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today urged the…
Dr. Barbosa at the European Parliament
Health emergencies and cervical cancer elimination among priority issues during PAHO Director’s official visit to European Union and Spain
Brussels, Belgium/Madrid, Spain, 17 October 2024 (PAHO) – Strengthening collaboration on issues such as emergency prevention, preparedness and response, cervical cancer elimination, and regional production of medicines and health technologies, was the main focus of PAHO Director, Dr Jarbas Barbosa’s official visits to Belgium and Spain this week.…
In Brazil, community health workers visit local residents to help find and destroy mosquito breeding sites.
PAHO issues update on Oropouche fever
Washington, DC, October 16, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological update on Oropouche virus disease (OROV), highlighting the importance of strengthening diagnosis, clinical management, prevention, and vector control measures in the Americas region.Since the beginning of the year to early October,…
paho staff in the field
PAHO report highlights urgent need to improve access to health for migrant populations in the Darien Region
Washington D.C. 15 October 2024 (PAHO) – A report launched today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) documents main challenges faced by migrants in the Darien region and calls on countries of the Americas to work together to strengthen disease surveillance and improve policies and programs to ensure migrant health. The new report,…
Health workers wait beside vaccine vials - including the malaria, poliomyelitis, tetanus and diphtheria and rotavirus vaccines at Kawale health center in rural Lilongwe, Malawi.
Better use of vaccines could reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, says WHO
More in investment in vaccines could avert deaths due to antimicrobial resistance, reduce antibiotic use and save money treating resistant infectionsGeneva, 10 October 2024 — A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that vaccines against 24 pathogens could reduce the number of antibiotics needed by 22% or 2.5 billion defined daily…
Personnel doing a house inspection to remove possible breeding grounds for mosquiotes
In record year of dengue cases, PAHO urges countries to strengthen response as seasonal transmission set to begin in South America
Washington, DC, October 8, 2024 (PAHO) — In an epidemiological alert this week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urged countries in the Americas to strengthen their dengue response plans as cases continue to rise across the region. With 2024 marking a record number of dengue cases and transmission season beginning in South America, PAHO…
Group photo of the delegations of the Americas at the 61st Directing Council
PAHO concludes 61st Directing Council with strategic agreements
Washington, D.C., October 4, 2024 (PAHO) – The 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded today, marking a clear path forward for the future of health in the Americas. Over five days, high-level representatives from countries and territories debated, agreed upon, and committed to addressing key challenges…
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