WHO Report Urges Action to Reduce the Health Impact of Harmful DrinkingA report launched today by the World Health…
Dr. Héctor R. Acuña Monteverde, who was Director of the Pan American Health Organization from 1975 to 1983, passed away on 7 February in Cuernavaca, México, at 89. During his tenure at PAHO, Dr. Acuña emphasized the development of information and management systems and increased the roles of the Organization's field offices. Washington, D.C., 02…
Response to Cholera in Belle Fontaine, HaitiAerial viewAs the cholera epidemic wanes in Haitian cities, rural…
Oral Health is Focus of New International Effort in Haiti A coalition of dental schools, professional associations, foundations, U.S. government…
PAHO Director Will Brief WHO's Executive Board on HaitiDr. Mirta Roses will deliver a briefing about the international health response in Haiti, led…
Washington D.C., 12 January 2011 (PAHO)—In the face of unprecedented health challenges during 2010, Haiti's health workers were "heroes" whose untiring efforts saved lives and reduced the suffering of thousands of injured and ill, said Dr. Mirta Roses, Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in…
2010: A Year of Health Challenges for HaitiFor Haiti's health sector, 2010 was a year of unprecedented challenges. The January 12…
Cuba reports lowest infant mortality rate ever in 2010Cuba, a Member State of the Pan American Health Organization, with a health system based on Primary Health Care with…