Washington, DC, July 3, 2009 (PAHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recognizes the important contribution from the US Government of 420,000 treatments of Tamiflu antiviral medications in support of fellow Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean in addressing the public health challenges that Influenza A (H1N1) continues to…
Fund has helped make the Americas a leader in eliminating preventable diseases Washington, June 26, 2008 (PAHO) - A revolving fund that helps countries buy large quantities of quality vaccines at low cost has been so successful in the Americas that regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are exploring similar mechanisms to guarantee…
Michelle Bachelet says international cooperation, not protectionism, is key to an effective responseWashington, D.C., 24 June 2009 (PAHO) — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet today called on countries in the Americas and around the world to work together to mitigate the impact of the A (H1N1) influenza pandemic on public health, saying that "…
World Blood Donor Day challenges countries to obtain 100% of blood donations from altruistic donors Washington, DC, June 12, 2009 (PAHO)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on people in the Americas to support voluntary, altruistic, and repeated blood donation as the only way to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply.…
WHO declaration points to global spread, not severe impact, of influenza outbreaksWashington, D.C., 12 June 2009 (PAHO)—For the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, the declaration of a full-fledged A (H1N1) influenza pandemic means they should be on the alert for new cases but should not necessarily expect a dramatic increase in severe…
Media Briefing: Influenza A (H1N1)
(Conducted by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, June 4, 2009) Media Briefing: Influenza A (H1N1)
(Conducted by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, June 4, 2009)
Good afternoon. Welcome again to members of the press corps on the line, and thank you for taking the time to listen…
Briefing on A(H1N1) influenza pandemic by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American
Health Organization. Friday, June 12, at 14:00hs (
Washington,
DC
Time)WHAT: Briefing on A(H1N1) influenza pandemic by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization
WHEN: Friday, June 12, at 14:00 HS (Washington, DC Time)
WHERE: PAHO. 525 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC (…
Media Briefing: Influenza A (H1N1)
(Conducted by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, May 18, 2009)Media Briefing: Influenza A (H1N1)
(Conducted by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, May 18, 2009)Good afternoon. Welcome again to members of the press corps on the line, and thank you for taking the time to listen to…
World Hypertension Day — May 17Washington, DC, May 15, 2009 (PAHO)—The World Hypertension League is highlighting salt and high blood pressure as the two silent killers for this year's observance of World Hypertension Day, Sunday, May 17. This is an international event with public activities taking place worldwide to raise awareness about high…