PAHO brings together health authorities in the Americas to discuss future pandemic international instrument
Washington, DC, March 14, 2023 (PAHO)- A preliminary draft for a new convention, agreement, or other international health instrument to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response was the focus of a regional meeting facilitated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today in…
New study highlights drivers behind suicide in the Americas
The results of the research conducted by PAHO and partners can serve as a basis for targeted prevention strategies among men and women. Washington, DC, 23 February 2023 (PAHO) – A new study by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partners…
PAHO and Canada step up efforts to bring COVID-19 vaccines to populations in situations of vulnerability in Latin America and the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica, 13 January, 2023 (PAHO) – The Government of Canada and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced a renewed collaboration to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines for populations that have lagged behind in immunization efforts across Latin America and…
Remarks by Carissa F. Etienne, Director of PAHO, at ceremony to mark PAHO’s 120th Anniversary
2 December 2022 Distinguished guests, Ambassadors, Secretary General of the OAS, friends, and partners, PAHO colleagues, it is a privilege to be standing before you this evening. And it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to tonight’s event…
PAHO launches new campaign to curb stigma against people with mental health problems
World Mental Health Day – October 10 Following an increase in depression and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative will use social media to promote positive interactions Washington, DC, October 7, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization…
ASICS unveils lightest ever CO2E emissions sneaker, emitting just 1.95kg per pair
The GEL-LYTE™ III CM 1.95 is the result of over 10 years’ research and development by ASICS to reduce emissions across all stages of the product lifecycle1. Significantly lighter than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market2, the GEL-LYTE™…
PAHO brings together health authorities from the Americas for its 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference
Delegates will discuss policies to improve mental health, strengthen genomic surveillance, and recover progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, among other issues. The Conference will also elect next PAHO Director. Washington, D.C., 21 September 2022 (PAHO/WHO) – Ministers of Health…
PAHO seeks to strengthen preparedness and response to future respiratory virus pandemics in Latin America and the Caribbean
PAHO seeks to strengthen preparedness and response to future respiratory virus pandemics in Latin America and the Caribbean During a regional workshop in Argentina, the Director of PAHO called for countries to increase investment in epidemic and pandemic…
PAHO’s Director calls for greater cooperation to increase regional self-sufficiency for medical products
Drawing from the lessons from COVID-19, Director says solidarity will be key “as we work together to re-engineer progress and return to an upward trajectory.” Washington, DC, 20 June, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne,…
PAHO calls for solidarity after 20% drop in blood donations in Latin America and the Caribbean during first year of the pandemic
In 2020, 8.2 million units of blood were collected, benefiting more than one million people in need of a transfusion. Washington, DC/ CDMX, June 14, 2022 (PAHO) – In the framework of World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization…
