PAHO: Greater Gender Equality is Good for Teens’ Health

Changing traditional gender roles and behaviors during adolescence can have a positive effect on the health of young men and women, as shown by three projects cited as "Best Practices" by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) during an event marking International Women’s Day.

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Call for Nominations: 2010 Awards for Excellence in Public Health

PAHEF LogoNominations are being accepted online through 15 June 2010 for the 2010 Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health. These awards honor professionals who led the way in advancing health conditions in the Americas and are intended to stimulate the growth of the next and rising generation of leaders.

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  Damaged hospital in ChileThe strong aftershocks that rocked the Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins region in Chile led the government to declare state of emergency in that part of the country. But the areas affected by the February 27 earthquake are returning to normal, with roads open and access to all the affected populations. Telephone and electricity service has also been almost fully restored. The Ministry of Health has managed to restore health care services and for the time being, the demand is being met.
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PAHO Joins Urgent Appeal for Hunger Assistance to Guatemala

Guatemalan family living in extreme povertyWashington, D.C. — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partner agencies of the United Nations System are supporting an urgent humanitarian appeal for international funds to help halt a deadly wave of food insecurity and acute malnutrition affecting some 136,000 families in drought-stricken areas of Guatemala.

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PAHO Launches Healthy Workplaces Photo Contest

"Healthy workplaces: My Work, My Health" is the theme of a photo contest celebrating World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Photographs of your healthy and safe workplace may be submited until 31 March 2010. There is a US$ 500.00 prize for the winning photo. The winners will be announced on 28 April 2010.

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Fourth Session of the Subcommittee on Program, Budget, and Administration
March 17, 2010 (00:00) - March 19, 2010
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