Deadline for submissions of nominations extended until Monday, 16 January 2023, at 17:00 (GMT)/12:00pm (EST)
Theme: Tobacco – Grow food not tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards of individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area…
Washington DC, 3 November, 2022 (PAHO) – Pregnancy is a sensitive time for both mothers and their environment. It is natural to raise questions about a variety of issues, including vaccination. Providing clear and accurate information is essential to generate confidence and thus achieve the desired immunization in both mothers and babies.
When…
Panama City, Panama. 26 October 2022 (PAHO) – In order to strengthen surveillance of public health risks and threats in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) held two workshops on the "Use of epidemic intelligence tools for signal detection." The event took place in Panama from October 19–21 for Spanish-speaking countries…
Washington, DC, 24 October 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held the third webinar of the series “Policy Options to Strengthen and Transform Health Systems in the Americas” on October 11, titled “How health sector reform impacts barriers to access: Are our health systems prepared to move towards resilience and universal…
Washington DC, 20 October 2022 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) participated in the World Health Summit 2022, an international forum for global health, jointly organized with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the first time, from 16-18 October. Held annually in Berlin, the event brings together stakeholders from politics,…
Almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and 2030, costing US$ 27 billion annually, if governments don’t take urgent action to encourage more physical activity among their populations.
Geneva, Switzerland; 19 October…
Geneva, Switzerland; 18 October 2022 .- Today, WHO is launching the first global survey to better understand and address the needs of all those affected by cancer. The survey is part of a broader campaign, designed with and intended to amplify the voices of those affected by cancer – survivors, caregivers and the bereaved – as part of…
October 18, 2022 (PAHO) — The Government of Canada and the PAHO Revolving Fund are continuing efforts to deliver vaccine-related supplies. From August to October, Barbados and the British Virgin Islands received Safety Boxes and Syringes to support vaccination activities. Barbados received 150,000 syringes and 2,600 safety boxes, while…
COVID-19, conflict, climate crises exacerbate setbacks for childhood and adolescent prospects, women’s rights
October 18, 2022, Berlin.- A new UN report shows that women’s and children’s health has suffered globally, as the impacts of conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change converge with devastating effects on prospects for children,…