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PAHO/WHO urges countries of the Americas to work toward 100% voluntary altruistic blood donation


In Latin America and the Caribbean, only 41% of blood supplies are obtained through voluntary altruistic blood donation, the safest way to collect blood, according to the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). On World Blood Donor Day, June 14, PAHO/WHO is calling on countries in the Americas to work to achieve blood supplies obtained 100% from voluntary altruistic donors.

 

PAHO Executive Committee meets this week in Washington, D.C.

The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today began its 152th session at the headquarters of the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), with discussion and approval of several initiatives that will be discussed in September by all health ministers from the Americas during the Directing Council. 

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The nomination period for the 2013 PAHO/PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health has been extended until June 28th

Through the awards, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) recognize innovative individuals, programs, institutions, and organizations advancing health in the Americas, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. The awards highlight key aspects of public health...

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“Malaria Champions of the Americas” contest receives nominations until June 24

The search for the next “Malaria Champions of the Americas” will accept nominations until June 24. This year’s contest will highlight malaria initiatives that provide added value by integrating and seek solutions to other health challenges as well.  Currently in their fifth year, the annual Malaria Champions of the Americas awards honor...

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