Washington, D.C., October 3, 2024 (PAHO) – A new strategy approved today by the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) seeks to strengthen epidemiological intelligence in the countries of the Americas to detect public health threats early.“The timely identification of threats is key to rapidly implement measures to…
Washington, D.C., 3 2024 – During the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), health ministers approved a new strategy today to improve access, quality, and safety of integrated emergency, critical, and operative care (IECO) in the Region of the Americas.“Integrated emergency,…
Washington, D.C., 2 October 2024 (PAHO) — Ministers and health authorities of the Region of the Americas today approved a policy aimed at addressing the growing demand for long-term care (LTC) in the Region, as well as challenges related to care dependency and its impact on individuals, health systems, and society.“The growing demand for long-term…
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…