Washington, D.C., 7 May 2012 (PAHO/WHO) — Health authorities, representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, and members of the scientific and research communities have a new virtual venue where they can share information and seek opportunities for cooperation on medical products and technologies. The new Regional Platform on Access and…
WHO highlights importance of good hand hygiene for patient safety On Hand Hygiene Day (5 May), more than 15 000 health-care facilities from…
Five candidates vie to become PAHO Director in 2013 Five candidates have been officially nominated by their respective governments to run for…
Laredo, TX, April 24, 2012 (PAHO/WHO) - Cities and states along the U.S.-Mexico border will join countries throughout the hemisphere to celebrate the 10th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas and the first World Immunization Week on April 21 to 28, 2012. More than 365 million people of all ages have been vaccinated during the past nine years…
Minister of Health of the Dominican Republic visits PAHO HQ in Washington The Dominican Republic was one of four…
Challenges of adult immunization in global and regional context Vaccination of adults—not just children—is a crucial component of countries'…
Friday April 27: World Day on Safety and Health at Work A Regional Webinar on Green Economy and Informal Work will be held on Friday, 27…