Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

The Department of Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity covers climate change and environmental determinants; health promotion and social determinants, including health legislation; equity, gender, human rights, and cultural diversity.

Climate Change and Health

Different people

Cultural Diversity and Health

Human Right and Health

Gender Equality in Health

Social determinants. Environment, etc.

Social Determinants of Health

Social determinants. Environment, etc.

Environmental Determinants of Health

Healthy surroundings

Health promotion

Health Equity

Videos

News

Aereal view of Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic launches its Health and Climate Change Adaptation Plan, developed with PAHO’s technical support

24 Mar 2026

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PAHO and ParlAmericas sign framework agreement to strengthen legislative action on health in the Americas

17 Mar 2026

Port Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

PAHO launches seven new Caribbean climate and health country profiles

11 Mar 2026

Pregnant woman during a regular checkup

PAHO calls for intensified efforts to ensure safe motherhood in the Americas

6 Mar 2026

Regional Stories

Intercultural health brigades are part of Peru’s national intercultural health strategy, which aims to strengthen access to culturally appropriate health services for the country’s Indigenous Peoples.

Building bridges: Indigenous liaisons strengthen intercultural health and well-being in Peru

20 Mar 2026

Midwives during knowledge transfer session

Ancestral knowledge and modern tools come together for culturally safe childbirth in Panama’s Darién

9 Mar 2026

Las olas de calor extremo son parte de la nueva normalidad climática en Bolivia. En regiones como el Chaco boliviano se han registrado sensaciones térmicas de hasta 61 °C.

CaLMA: technology that protects mothers when the heat becomes a danger

24 Jul 2025

Dr Sergio Ambrasath, Regional Director of the XIV Canindeyú Health Region.

Expanding Indigenous Peoples’ access to quality primary health care in Paraguay

18 Jul 2025

Country Stories

Community work

Early warning for dengue: Cuba strengthens prevention at the community level

11 Aug 2025

Madre y niños

Uruguay's Care System: Building The Future By Providing Support Now

11 Sep 2023

Midwives

Integrating traditional midwives into Bolivia’s health care system to promote culturally secure births and intercultural dialogue

27 May 2022

doctora Ena Banegas

Native doctor promotes COVID-19 vaccination in Tolupán villages in Honduras

9 Aug 2021

Events

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Webinar: Entry points for intersectoral action. Health and social protection

15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

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International Women's Day 2026. Webinar 'Equity Driven and Rights Based Public Health and Social Protection Strategies: Implications for Women’s Healthy Aging'

9 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2026

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Health Promotion in the Integral Approach to NCDs

10 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Documents

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30 Mar 2026

Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint. Business Plan (‎Addendum no.2). 2025

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27 Mar 2026

Health and climate change: Country profile 2025 - Jamaica

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12 Mar 2026

Health and Climate Change: Country profile 2025 - Trinidad and Tobago

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12 Mar 2026

Health and Climate Change: Country profile 2025 - Saint Lucia

Communication Materials

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Actions to improve Air Quality and reduce NCDs

21 Dec 2025

Actions to improve Air Quality and reduce NCDs

How is exposure to air pollution in the Americas?

21 Dec 2025

How is exposure to air pollution in the Americas?

How is exposure to air pollution in the Americas?

21 Dec 2025

How is exposure to air pollution in the Americas?

How does Air pollution affect health in Latin America and the Caribbean?

25 Nov 2025

How does Air pollution affect health in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Mandates and Strategies

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2 Feb 2024

Strategy and Plan of Action on Health Promotion within the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals 2019-2030

The Essential Environmental Public Health Functions. A framework to Implement the Agenda for the Americas on Health, Environment, and Climate Change 2021-2030

25 Jan 2022

The Essential Environmental Public Health Functions. A framework to Implement the Agenda for the Americas on Health, Environment, and Climate Change 2021-2030

13 Jul 2020

PAHO Strategic Plan 2020-2025 “Equity at the Heart of Health” - Compendium of Impact Indicators

13 Jul 2020

PAHO Strategic Plan 2020-2025 “Equity at the Heart of Health” - Compendium of Outcome Indicators