PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. Under the leadership of its 52 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities, mobilizes action to address health problems and published reports and health guidelines to further those aims. Wearing two institutional hats, PAHO is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosy
Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosy Oscar Reyes
PAHO calls for strengthened pharmacovigilance following reports of misuse of GLP-1 medicines indicated for treating obesity in adults
PAHO calls for strengthened pharmacovigilance following reports of misuse of GLP-1 medicines indicated for treating obesity in adults Oscar Reyes
World Birth Defects Day: “Behind every diagnosis is a story that deserves to be supported through strong public policies and strengthened health systems”
World Birth Defects Day: “Behind every diagnosis is a story that deserves to be supported through strong public policies and strengthened health systems” Oscar Reyes
Update on the review of measles elimination status
Update on the review of measles elimination status Oscar Reyes
UN report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year
UN report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year Cristina Mitchell
PAHO Director analyzes the 2026 health landscape of the Americas: post-pandemic progress and persistent challenges
PAHO Director analyzes the 2026 health landscape of the Americas: post-pandemic progress and persistent challenges Cristina Mitchell
New PAHO course strengthens health workers’ capacity to deliver oral and long-acting PrEP to reduce HIV infections
New PAHO course strengthens health workers’ capacity to deliver oral and long-acting PrEP to reduce HIV infections Cristina Mitchell
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience Oscar Reyes
Guatemala brings telehealth services to remote communities with PAHO support
Guatemala brings telehealth services to remote communities with PAHO support Cristina Mitchell
PAHO updates dengue situation in the Americas, recommends strengthened surveillance and health system preparedness
PAHO updates dengue situation in the Americas, recommends strengthened surveillance and health system preparedness Oscar Reyes