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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PAHO Director and President of El Salvador highlight progress in disease elimination and strengthening the health system
PAHO Director and President of El Salvador highlight progress in disease elimination and strengthening the health system Oscar Reyes
Nuevas directrices de la OMS: hasta un 45 % del riesgo de demencia podría prevenirse o retrasarse
New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed Cristina Mitchell
WHO and UNICEF estimates show routine immunization has rebounded in the Americas, but declining measles coverage leaves communities vulnerable to outbreaks
WHO and UNICEF estimates show routine immunization has rebounded in the Americas, but declining measles coverage leaves communities vulnerable to outbreaks Cristina Mitchell
OPS/OMS apoya la respuesta al terremoto en Venezuela con la movilización de 27 toneladas de medicamentos e insumos médicos
PAHO/WHO supports health response to Venezuela earthquake with the delivery of 27 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies Cristina Mitchell
Venezuela earthquake health response enters early recovery phase as focus shifts to restoring essential health services
Venezuela earthquake health response enters early recovery phase as focus shifts to restoring essential health services Oscar Reyes
PAHO and Council of Ministers of Women of Central America and the Dominican Republic strengthen cooperation for women's health
PAHO and Council of Ministers of Women of Central America and the Dominican Republic strengthen cooperation for women's health Oscar Reyes
El Salvador es validado por la OMS por haber eliminado el tracoma como problema de salud pública
El Salvador validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem Cristina Mitchell
PAHO and OAS launch new guidelines to promote healthy eating and physical activity in schools
PAHO and OAS launch new guidelines to promote healthy eating and physical activity in schools Cristina Mitchell
Two weeks after Venezuela's earthquakes, PAHO highlights ongoing health needs as response shifts to recovery
Two weeks after Venezuela's earthquakes, PAHO highlights ongoing health needs as response shifts to recovery Cristina Mitchell
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050 Cristina Mitchell