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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Chikungunya cases increasing in several countries in the Americas; PAHO recommends preparedness
Chikungunya cases increasing in several countries in the Americas; PAHO recommends preparedness Oscar Reyes
OPS lanza laboratorio de realidad virtual para fortalecer las capacidades de los laboratorios de las Américas en la vigilancia de virus respiratorios
PAHO launches virtual reality laboratory to build capacity in respiratory virus surveillance in the Americas Oscar Reyes
PAHO issues epidemiological alert amid continued measles transmission in the Americas and urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance
PAHO issues epidemiological alert amid continued measles transmission in the Americas and urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance Oscar Reyes
PAHO urges strengthening cervical cancer prevention and care to advance toward its elimination
PAHO urges strengthening cervical cancer prevention and care to advance toward its elimination Oscar Reyes
Three months after Hurricane Melissa: PAHO continues supporting health system recovery across the Caribbean
Three months after Hurricane Melissa: PAHO continues supporting health system recovery across the Caribbean Oscar Reyes
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026: “These diseases are not just numbers—they represent people and communities who must not be left behind.”
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026: “These diseases are not just numbers—they represent people and communities who must not be left behind.” Oscar Reyes
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas marks two years and formally welcomes Bolivia and Uruguay as members
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas marks two years and formally welcomes Bolivia and Uruguay as members Cristina Mitchell
Violence against children persists in Latin America and the Caribbean
Violence against children persists in Latin America and the Caribbean Cristina Mitchell
Measles elimination status in the United States and Mexico
Measles elimination status in the United States and Mexico Cristina Mitchell
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds Cristina Mitchell