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 issues advice for travelers ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Latin America
PAHO issues advice for travelers ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Latin America Cristina Mitchell
New PAHO plan aims to accelerate malaria elimination in the Americas over the next four years
New PAHO plan aims to accelerate malaria elimination in the Americas over the next four years Cristina Mitchell
PAHO calls for health to take a central place on Ibero-America’s political agenda
PAHO calls for health to take a central place on Ibero-America’s political agenda Cristina Mitchell
PAHO expands partnerships with Barcelona institutions to drive innovation and strengthen health systems in the Americas
PAHO expands partnerships with Barcelona institutions to drive innovation and strengthen health systems in the Americas Oscar Reyes
Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV Cristina Mitchell
Americas face growing need for long-term care as populations age
Americas face growing need for long-term care as populations age Cristina Mitchell
Virus Shamonda: ¿qué significa el primer caso humano para las Américas?
Shamonda virus: What does the first human case mean for the Americas? Cristina Mitchell
OPS y Special Olympics International firman acuerdo para promover la salud inclusiva de personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Cristina Mitchell
World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist
World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist Cristina Mitchell
Childhood lead exposure remains a preventable health threat in the Americas
Childhood lead exposure remains a preventable health threat in the Americas Cristina Mitchell