Legislation and Policies

PAHO Organizational Chart (English) 

The Pan American Health Organization (hereinafter called PAHO or the Organization) is a public international organization composed of Member States. PAHO promotes and coordinates efforts of the countries of the Western Hemisphere in combating disease, lengthening life, and promoting the physical and mental health of the people.

Organigrama de la OPS en español

 Organigrama de la OPS en español

INCAP Quotas

The Declaration of Mérida has been drafted in consultation with all the countries, which have made valuable contributions and suggestions. Its signature will be a historic moment in the commitment of the Ministers of Health of the Americas and the beginning of a new stage of effort and energy to tackle this enormous problem that affects the health, well-being, and harmonious survival of society as a whole.

Adopted by the Directing Council at its I Meeting, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 24 September to 2 October 1947. Amendments approved by the Directing Council at its XIII Meeting, Resolution XXXVII (1961); at its XVI Meeting, Resolution XXIV (1965); at its XVIII Meeting, Resolution II (1968); at the XX Pan American Sanitary Conference, Resolution I (1978); and at the XLI Meeting of the Directing Council, Resolution VIII (1999).

Código Sanitario Panamericano