Washington, D.C., 2 December 2011 (PAHO/WHO)—December 2, 2011, marks the 109th anniversary of the founding of what is today known as the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). In the 109 years since, the Region of the Americas has led the world in eliminating such major diseases as smallpox, polio, measles, rubella and congenital rubella…
Solutions for Climate Change and Food Security to be Highlighted at South-South Expo 2011 The Global South-South Development Expo will be held in…
Jerry Rivera Asks Men to Speak Out to Stop Violence against Women In a new public service announcement (PSA) launched today by the Pan American…
Puerto Rico Presents Pilot Project for the Prevention and Control of Dengue On the occasion of the official visit to…
Professionals discuss strategic plan to address mental health problems on the U.S.-Mexico Border The Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
Caribbean conference on forging a sustainable response to the regional HIV epidemic Monday November 21, 2011 marked the last day of the 2011 Caribbean HIV…
Washington, D.C., 21 November 2011 (PAHO/WHO) — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed an agreement today with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) that provides $5 million to improve health in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on maternal and neonatal health and…
Only One Candidate Proposed for Election of the WHO Director-General The deadline for proposals for nominations for the post of Director-General of the World…