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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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

PAHO calls for strengthened surveillance and preparedness amid increases in dengue and chikungunya in the Americas

PAHO calls for strengthened surveillance and preparedness amid increases in dengue and chikungunya in the Americas Cristina Mitchell

PAHO Director calls for country ownership and regional solidarity in reshaping global health architecture

PAHO Director calls for country ownership and regional solidarity in reshaping global health architecture Cristina Mitchell

La OPS entrega insumos críticos para reforzar la atención de emergencia en comunidades afectadas por el terremoto en Panamá

PAHO delivers critical supplies to strengthen emergency care in communities affected by the earthquake in Panama Cristina Mitchell

La OPS/OMS coordina con el Ministerio de Salud el apoyo a la respuesta en salud tras el terremoto en Panamá

PAHO/WHO coordinates with Ministry of Health to support health response following earthquake in Panama Cristina Mitchell

PAHO assesses risk of measles spread as very high ahead of religious mass gatherings in the Americas

PAHO assesses risk of measles spread as very high ahead of religious mass gatherings in the Americas Oscar Reyes

Inter-American Mental Health Week calls for intersectoral action to improve mental health in the Americas

Inter-American Mental Health Week calls for intersectoral action to improve mental health in the Americas Oscar Reyes

Americas advance on healthy aging, but gaps remain as 2030 approaches

Americas advance on healthy aging, but gaps remain as 2030 approaches Oscar Reyes