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WHO: Four ways to reduce hepatitis infections in people who inject drugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified four key actions countries can take to prevent viral hepatitis B and C among people who inject drugs. Of the estimated 16 million people who inject drugs worldwide, it is estimated that 10 million are...

Children with disabilities more likely to experience violence

New partner organizations back water and sanitation investments to eliminate cholera from Hispaniola

Improving Management of Obesity and Diabetes

65th World Health Assembly closes with new global health measures

"Therapies" to change sexual orientation lack medical justification and threaten health

Pan American Forum to promote cross-sector action against non-communicable diseases

Experts pledge multisectoral action to fight non-communicable diseases

Experts pledge multisectoral action to fight non-communicable diseases

PAHO calls for a new generation of HIV treatment programs in Latin America and the Caribbean

Obesity as a Precursor to Diabetes

“Sanitation and Water for All” partners meet at PAHO

In Angola, UN chief launches annual polio eradication drive

Meeting of the Pan American Forum for Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Meeting of the Pan American Forum for Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Advisory Steering Group Members

What is PAFNCD?

Pan American Forum for Action on NCDs-PAFNCDS

Technical Advisory Group of the Pan American Health Organization on Gender Equality in Health

Experts See Progress in Incorporating a Gender Perspective into Health Programs

Two-thirds of future cancer cases will be in developing countries

Two-thirds of future cancer cases will be in developing countries

World No Tobacco Day 2011

Solutions for Climate Change and Food Security to be Highlighted at South-South Expo 2011

Countries of the Americas Advance toward Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis

HIV Experts Urge Better Management of HIV/AIDS Medicines

Experts Analyze Obstacles to Universal HIV Treatment in Latin America and the Caribbean

WHO'S Executive Board Supports Reform Proposals

Policy and Advocacy

World Conference Examines Impact of Social Inequities on Health

Health Leaders Vow Stepped-Up Efforts to Reduce Maternal Deaths

Women Leaders Urge Stronger Advocacy on Health and Public Policy

Panel Discussion on Safe Motherhood and Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health

From the Americas: Success Stories in the Fight against Noncommunicable Diseases

From the Americas: Success Stories in the Fight against Noncommunicable Diseases

Sir George Alleyne Praises NCD Alliance Work For the UNHLM

Wellness Week Launched in New York and Celebrated throughout the Americas

UN Convenes First-ever High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control

Launch of Wellness Week in the Americas by Dr. Mirta Roses

Meetings about Policy and Advocacy

Meetings about Policy and Advocacy

Roadmap of events leading to the UNHLM on NCDs

In Latin America and the Caribbean, Most TB/HIV Coinfections Remain Undiagnosed

World Economic Forum on Latin America

Strengthening Health Information Systems - PEVS

U.S. Pre-Launch of First World Summit of African Descendants

PAHO to Honor Tobacco Control Initiatives in the Americas

PAHO Countries Join Global Effort to Stop Road Deaths and Injuries

UNHLM Highlights

Regional Strategy and Plan of Action on Chronic Diseases

UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases

Workshop "The Value of Implementation Research in Supporting Evidence -Informed Health Policy Development". Bangkok, March 2011

Workshop "The Value of Implementation Research in Supporting Evidence -Informed Health Policy Development". Bangkok, March 2011

New Caribbean Campaign Uses Cell Phones, Social Media to Fight Chronic Diseases

Gender Observatories

Photo and “Best Practices” Contests Focus on Safe Motherhood

Women and Men Face Different Chronic Disease Risks

Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality

Health Experts Seek Ways to Map Progress on Gender Equality

PAHO Director: Global Epidemic of Non Communicable Diseases Demands a Global Response

PAHO Director, guest speaker at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting

National Day of Education and Prevention of Cholera in the Dominican Republic

Foremost thought leaders aim for solutions at the Summit of the WEF’s Global Agenda 2010

Experts Set Priorities for Battling Chronic Diseases in the Americas

Schoolchildren throughout the Americas Will Soap Up toward a Guinness World Record

AIDS 2010 Conference Abstracts related to Latin America and the Caribbean countries

Campaign to End Violence Against Women to Launch in the Caribbean

Countries to Promote Access to Health Care as a Human Right

Countries to Promote Access to Health Care as a Human Right

PAHO/PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health

Experts call on countries of the Americas to keep the promise of safe motherhood

Improving the Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence: A Resource Manual for Health Care Professionals in Developing Countries

Improving the Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence: A Resource Manual for Health Care Professionals in Developing Countries

Peruvian Community Program Cuts Disease, Improves Health in Andean Communities

Regional Consultations on National Health Policies, Strategies and Plans and The Future Financing for WHO

PAHO, COHRED Launch New Web Resource for Health Research in the Americas

A Human Rights-based Approach to HIV Prevention. AIDS 2010

Compilation of Legislation for the English-Speaking Caribbean Countries and Territories on Prevention and Control of Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases

EVIPNet - Country Projects

EVIPNet - Proposal for Skills Building Strategy

Health Leaders Urge Restraints on Food Marketing to Children

Gender Equality Component in Paraguay

Strengthening National Health Research Systems

Sanitation and water must no longer play second fiddle to other priorities

Canadian International Development Agency. Inter-American Program

Meeting April 19 2010

La violencia en el contexto urbano (Fact Sheet Urban Health)

Gender Equality

Partnership: McMaster University

(2010) International Women's Day

TB in the US-Mexico Border Region

Guyanese Musicians Hold Mega-concert, President Pledges US$ 1 million for Haiti

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 26 January 2010

Guidelines on Situation Analysis for Public Health Pesticide Management

PAHO Recognizes "Winning Global Health Solutions"

PAHO/WHO launches private-public partnership to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce chronic diseases

In Guatemala, U.N. Launches Campaign to Stop Violence against Women and Girls

Shared Values and Commitment to Action

Health Experts Call on Industry, Consumers to Cut Salt to Save Lives

Policy Statement on Dietary Salt Reduction

PAHO Launches New Action Plan for Gender Equality

Plan of Action for Implementing the Gender Equality Policy

What´s New in Medicines and Health Technologies

Mobilizing for Dietary Salt Reduction Policies and Strategies in the Americas

Public Consultation “Guidelines for the Development of Pharmaceutical Services in Primary Health Care”

Experts Share Experiences, Information, to Improve Safety of Health Workers in the Hemisphere

Health Leaders Endorse Action to Increase Gender Equality

Organizations that have expressed interest in the Partners' Forum

Benefits of joining the Pan American Forum for Action of NCDs

Stakeholders' Perspectives

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Pan American Forum for Actions Against Disease

Global South-South Development Expo 2009 Background

Global South-South Development Expo 2009 Nomination Form

Mexico City Ministerial Declaration: Educating to Prevent

WH Projects and Activities

Dissemination of technical information

Win US$500 in Media Competition

Adoption and Policy Implications of PAHO Chagas Resolution

PAHO, World Economic Forum Spearhead Development of New Partnership for Healthy Living

Experts Call for Better Health Services for Men who Have Sex with Men

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

Diet and Physical Activity

Media Briefing: A(H1N1) Influenza - May 18, 2009

UN: Countries Must Eliminate Homophobia to Curb the HIV epidemic in Latin America and the Caribbean

PAHO’s Project on Public Health, International Human Rights Law and Vulnerable Groups

About the Tobacco Control Program

World No Tobacco Day 2010

PAHO Rallies New Partners for Chronic Disease Prevention

HIV and STI News

Region Makes Progress, Faces Challenges on HIV

Caribbean Celebrates First Wellness Day

Ministers Commit to New Action in Health

Singer José José Denounces Violence against Women

Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest

HIV in the Americas: "Leveling off, but still unacceptable"

VIHdeo America: an anthology of 10 years of HIV TV spots in the Americas

World AIDS Day: Fighting HIV Discrimination in World AIDS Day: Fighting HIV Discrimination

Technical Advisory Committee

The Role of PAHO

Building concrete, viable outputs and constructive proposals for injury prevention and safety pmtion

Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases

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