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Experts to propose plan to improve the health of homosexual men in Latin America

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Doctor examines patient in MexicoHealth experts of several countries will meet from July 14 to 16 to propose programs to improve the health of men who have sex with men in Latin America. Approximately 40 participants are expected, including government officials, civil society representatives, advisors of the United Nations system, and experts in various technical fields.

Last Updated ( Friday, 10 July 2009 )
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PAHO Recognizes Important US Contribution of Antivirals for Latin America and Caribbean

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recognizes the important contribution from the US Government of 420,000 treatments of Tamiflu antiviral medications in support of fellow Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean in addressing the public health challenges that Influenza A (H1N1) continues to present in the Region.

Last Updated ( Friday, 10 July 2009 )
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Vaccine Revolving Fund May Expand to Africa, Eastern Mediterranean Regions

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Woman being vaccinated in BrazilA revolving fund that helps countries buy large quantities of quality vaccines at low cost has been so successful in the Americas that regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are exploring similar mechanisms to guarantee access to vaccines and support their national immunization programs, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials said.
Last Updated ( Friday, 26 June 2009 )
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Chile's President Urges a Collective Response to A (H1N1) Pandemic

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Chilean President Michelle BacheletChilean President Michelle Bachelet today called on countries in the Americas and around the world to work together to mitigate the impact of the A (H1N1) influenza pandemic on public health, saying that "protectionist" measures such as travel restrictions are counterproductive.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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PAHO, PAHEF, and The George Washington University launch the Malaria Champions of the Americas Award

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As countries of the Americas move forward in the effort to decrease the burden of malaria in the Region, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF), The George Washington University Center for Global Health (CGH), and other partners seek to identify, celebrate, and provide avenues to emulate best practices and success stories in malaria prevention and control.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 March 2010 )
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