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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Countries of the Americas make progress against trachoma

Countries of the Americas make progress against trachoma Cristina Mitchell

While TB cases continue to rise in the Americas, new innovations promise improvements in early diagnosis and treatment

While TB cases continue to rise in the Americas, new innovations promise improvements in early diagnosis and treatment Cristina Mitchell

PAHO ultra-portable telehealth kit brings specialist primary healthcare services to remote communities in the Americas

PAHO ultra-portable telehealth kit brings specialist primary healthcare services to remote communities in the Americas Cristina Mitchell

Director de la OPS se reúne con el nuevo Secretario General electo de la OEA, Albert Ramdin, para discutir el Sistema Interamericano y las prioridades de salud en las Américas

PAHO Director meets with newly elected OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin to discuss the Interamerican System and health priorities in the Americas Cristina Mitchell

Director de la OPS subraya la necesidad de abordar los desafíos en salud pública en América Latina y el Caribe y propone soluciones innovadoras

PAHO Director Underscores the Need to Address Public Health Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean and Proposes Innovative Solutions Cristina Mitchell

Nine Latin American and Caribbean countries intensify efforts to curb obesity with PAHO support

Nine Latin American and Caribbean countries intensify efforts to curb obesity with PAHO support Cristina Mitchell

Measles outbreaks in the Americas: PAHO calls for strengthened vaccination and surveillance

Measles outbreaks in the Americas: PAHO calls for strengthened vaccination and surveillance Cristina Mitchell

First ever WHO treaty marks 20 years of saving millions of lives worldwide

First ever WHO treaty marks 20 years of saving millions of lives worldwide Cristina Mitchell

Over $800 million in vaccines, medicines and health technology procured by PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds in 2024

Over $800 million in vaccines, medicines and health technology procured by PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds in 2024 Oscar Reyes

PAHO and AECID Strengthen Health Cooperation, Focusing on Cervical Cancer Elimination in the Americas

PAHO and AECID Strengthen Health Cooperation, Focusing on Cervical Cancer Elimination in the Americas Oscar Reyes