Washington D.C. 2 October 2024 (PAHO) – Ministers and high-level health authorities of the Region of the Americas today agreed to implement a series of strategies to strengthen information systems for health. The plan is expected to significantly improve the effectiveness, comprehensiveness, and responsiveness of health systems, prioritizing the…
Washington, D.C., October 2, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) presented an ambitious roadmap for developing its new Strategic Plan 2026-2031, which will set the course for technical cooperation in health for that period. The document incorporates best practices in strategic planning and results-based management, as well as…
Washington, DC, October 2, 2024 – If the Region of the Americas is to become the first to eliminate cervical cancer, countries must step up efforts to implement comprehensive programs to expand HPV vaccination coverage, implement HPV testing, and increase access to treatment for precancerous lesions and invasive cancer, Pan American Health…
Advancing global health through strategic partnerships and investmentsWashington, DC, October 2, 2024 (PAHO)– At a high-level side event during 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), key partners and national stakeholders from across the Americas gathered to recognize and celebrate the region’s significant…
Washington, DC, October 2, 2024 (PAHO) – Health authorities in the Americas today committed to implementing a strategy and action plan to address sepsis, an extremely serious clinical condition caused by infectious agents. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can be fatal. Globally, sepsis is responsible for 20% of all deaths.The new Strategy and…
Washington, DC, October 1, 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has recognized Dr. Jean-Patrick Alfred, of Haiti, with the PAHO Award for Management and Leadership in Health Services 2024. The award was presented during PAHO's 61st Directing Council, which is taking place this week and gathers highest health authorities of the…
Washington, D.C., October 1, 2024 (PAHO) – At its 61st Directing Council, Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved a new policy on health, climate change, and equity. The policy seeks to strengthen the health sector, improve climate change adaptation and mitigation, ensure the participation of vulnerable communities,…
Washington D.C., 30 September 2024 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has called on countries and partner organizations to ensure equitable access to innovative solutions and advanced technologies to accelerate progress towards disease elimination in the Americas.Speaking today at a briefing…
Washington D.C., 30 September 2024 (PAHO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.“Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “I congratulate Brazil for its…