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World Humanitarian Day, celebrated every year on August 19, honors the workers whose purpose in life is to help millions of people affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts around the world, particularly the most vulnerable populations.

Basic Polio Facts

Health and Human Security

Jamaica’s Minister of Health visits PAHO HQ in Washington DC

Children with disabilities more likely to experience violence

Experts say reducing demand is key goal for emerging drug policies

Rio + 20 declares health key to sustainable development

June 22, 2012

The Future We Want: A Healthier Planet

June 8, 2012

Technical resource for country implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Article 5.3

65th World Health Assembly closes with new global health measures

2012 Global Summit on International Breast Health: Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control - Supportive Care and Quality of Life

Harnessing Multi-Stakeholder Action in the Americas

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

New WHO statistics highlight increases in blood pressure and diabetes, other noncommunicable risk factors

New WHO statistics highlight increases in blood pressure and diabetes, other noncommunicable risk factors

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

Diabetes' International Framework

Global partners launch new plan to control and eliminate measles and rubella

Preventing non-communicable diseases in adolescents and young adults

Preventing non-communicable diseases in adolescents and young adults

Laying the Foundation for Healthy and Productive Living: Prevention of NCDs in Adolescents and Youth

Perfil de la mortalidad por grupos de edades

PAHO/WHO Sustainable Development and Health Toolkit for RIO+20

New Protocol Proposed to Address Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

WHO/UN Discusses Public Health Challenges Associated with Aging Population

Millennium Development Goal Drinking Water Target Met

Meeting of the Pan American Forum for Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Meeting of the Pan American Forum for Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Welcome to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Speakers Bureau

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

Director's Newsletter

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

Experts Call for Major Investments in Water and Sanitation to End Cholera in Haiti and the Dominican Republic

National Workshop to promote Gender Analysis of Health Statistics

Tribute to the Honourable Dr. Leslie Ramsammy former Minister of Health, Guyana

PAHO Marks 109th Anniversary

Jerry Rivera Asks Men to Speak Out to Stop Violence against Women

Countries of the Americas Face Major Challenges in Mental Health

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

Iranian Physician Describes HIV/AIDS Work that Led to Imprisonment

World Conference Examines Impact of Social Inequities on Health

Launching PAHO's 10-Year Strategy and Plan of Action on Urban Health in the Americas at the 10th International Conference on Urban Health

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

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

UN General Assembly announces historic commitment to fight noncommunicable diseases

Caribbean Leaders Praised for Early Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

Caribbean Leaders Praised for Early Action on Noncommunicable Diseases

UN General Assembly announces historic commitment to fight noncommunicable diseases

New WHO study details low-cost solutions to help curb the tide on 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

First Participants Graduate from the Virtual Risk Communication Certified Course

Washington Post Forum Spotlights NCDs

Launch of Wellness Week in New York and Cities throughout the Americas

Frequently Asked Questions on the Election Process of the Director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau

Regional/International Parliaments

LA Times: Bird flu back on the rise, U.N. warns

Making Data Meaningful: A guide to communicating with the media

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Assistant Treasurer.

Manager, , Health Systems based on Primary Care

PAHO, Seventh-day Adventists Partner to Strengthen Health Efforts in the Americas

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Roadmap of events leading to the UNHLM on NCDs

WHO Urges More Countries to Require Large, Graphic Health Warnings on Tobacco Packaging

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

FAQs on the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Panel discussion: Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

Reducing climate change is good for your health

Climate Change and Health Publications

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

About the Office of the Director

Preventing Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Against Women

Trends in maternal mortality: 1990 to 2008

TDR Wins 2011 Gates Award for Global Health

PAHO to Honor Tobacco Control Initiatives in the Americas

UNHLM Expectations and Actions

PAHO celebrates first Global Internet Day

Salud Reproductiva en adolescentes

PAHO to Host Dental Public Health Residents from U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

PAHO Countries Join Global Effort to Stop Road Deaths and Injuries

UNHLM Highlights

Dr. Chan calls for a “different kind of fight” to avert chronic disease disaster

Launching of Vaccination Week in Suriname 2011

148th Session of the Executive Committee

UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases

Health Analysis and Trend, Brasil 2010

Water and Sanitation Home

Experts Meeting to Assess Progress on Measles and Rubella Elimination in the Americas

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

Photo and “Best Practices” Contests Focus on Safe Motherhood

Motherhood photo exhibit by Bru Rovira opens at PAHO on International Women’s Day

PAHO Participates in New York Launch of “UN Women”

Manager, Human Resources Management

Manager, Information Technology Services

Women and Men Face Different Chronic Disease Risks

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

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

PAHO Director: Haiti's Health Workers Were "Heroes" in 2010

2010: A Year of Health Challenges for Haiti

Water and Sanitation for All: Renewing PAHO’s commitments

PAHO Teams Honored for Advancing Health as a Human Right

Economic benefits of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimated at US$40-50 billion

PAHO and UNDP to Launch New Platform for Sharing Global Health Solutions

As violence obstructs cholera efforts, PAHO calls on Haitians to support relief and medical workers

Experts Set Priorities for Battling Chronic Diseases in the Americas

International Agencies Propose Joint Strategy to Fight Cholera in Haiti

PAHO’s Deputy Director Updates OAS’ Group of Friends of Haiti on Outbreak Situation

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

Addressing violence against women and HIV/AIDS: What works?

Strengthening Health Information Systems

Campaign to End Violence Against Women to Launch in the Caribbean

More developing countries show universal access to HIV/AIDS services is possible

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

Infant Mortality: an analysis of the progress to reach the target of MDG 4

World Leaders Meet to Boost Progress on MDGs

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

Three Quality Control Laboratories for Medicines in the Americas Are Now International References for U.N. Agencies

Latin America and the Caribbean Show Uneven Progress on Health-Related MDGs

51st Directing Council

Public Health Heroes: Dr. José Jordán

Tendencia ascendente mundial de los procedimientos médicos radiológicos

Sexual Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Desk Review

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

Oral Health Coalition Sends Dental Supplies to Haiti

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

PAHO Partners with EQUATOR to Improve Health Research Reporting in Latin America

Invitation for the Washington D.C. documentary première of "Translatina"

Third Interagency Meeting on Strategic Communication for Avian/Pandemic Influenza-- United States of Americas

146th Session of the Executive Committee of PAHO: Reviewing relevant public health issues for the Americas Region

Caribbean countries review progress towards Elimination Initiative

Media Advisory - Countdown to 2015: New report on progress in child and maternal health to be issued June 7

PAHO to Host Interns from Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Partnerships

ECONMED

Zoonoses / Animal Health

Counting Malaria Out: An Unwavering Commitment of the Americas

PAHO Supports Campaign to Make Schools and Hospitals Safer

Vaccination Post-Disaster in Haiti, 2010 (30 March 2010)

Health in Cities will Define Future Population Health

PAHO Hosts Meeting on Women's Reproductive Rights

Institutions and Participating Government of the Regional Program of Action and Demostration of Sustainable Alternatives to DDT for Malaria Vector Control in Mexico and Central America

Immunization Response (20 March 2010)

PAHO, Cochrane Centre Join to Boost Role of Evidence in Public Health

Health Accounts (HA)/National Health Accounts (NHA) in the Americas

Leaders in International Health Program "Edmundo Granda Ugalde" 2011

The Edmundo Granda Ugalde Leaders in International Health Program - 2012

PAHO Joins Urgent Appeal for Hunger Assistance to Guatemala

Situation Report on Haiti - February 24, 2010

New Funds Sought for Health and Recovery Efforts in Haiti

Becoming a Party to the WHO FCTC

PROMESS Continues Distribution of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies in Haiti

Update on the Health Response to the Earthquake in Haiti - February 9, 2010

Situation Report on Haiti - February 4, 2010

Promess Warehouse: Matching the world's medical donations to Haiti's needs

Heather Mills

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 29 January 2010

Texas Children’s Newborn Center

As Haitian Rescues Dwindle, Relief Efforts Focus on Medical Treatment and Meeting Basic Needs

Situation Report on Haiti - January 22, 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 22 January 2010

Situation Report on Haiti - January 21, 2010

PAHO: Haiti Relief Coordination Improving, But Still "Not Satisfactory"

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 20 January 2010

Regional Program of Action and Demonstration of Sustainable Alternatives to DDT for Malaria Vector Control in Mexico and Central America

PAHO/WHO and Other U.N. Agencies Strive to Coordinate Aid in Haiti

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 19 January 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 18 January 2010

Transcript of Jan. 18 Press Briefing - Remarks by Dr. Jon Andrus, PAHO Deputy Director

PAHO: Haiti Relief Efforts Continue to Face Major Obstacles

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 14 January 2010

PAHO Briefing on Haiti Earthquake Response - 13 January 2010

PAHO/WHO Coordinating Regional Efforts to Assist Haiti after Earthquake

PAHO/WHO Mobilizing to Meet Haiti’s Health Needs after Earthquake

Health Facilities Affected by Haiti Earthquake

Haiti earthquake health Q&As

PAHO Recognizes "Winning Global Health Solutions"

PAHO/WHO Technical Cooperation among Countries

Summary of Regional Consultation on Health Promotion and the Provision of Care to MSM in LAC

Summary of Regional Consultation on Health Promotion and the Provision of Care to MSM in LAC

IMCI Materials and Publications

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

The Americas Pledge to Eliminate Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission and Congenital Syphilis by 2015

GSPA in the Americas: an implementation overview

Protecting workers health in a climate of change - from policy to action

Latin American Journalists Honored for Reporting on Sex Workers' Health

PAHO Launches New Action Plan for Gender Equality

Integrity and Conflict Management System (ICMS)

Internal Oversight and Evaluations Services (IES)

Plan of Action for Implementing the Gender Equality Policy

What´s New in Medicines and Health Technologies

New partnership will help Latin American countries strengthen research systems for health

World Health Organization Wins Top Spanish Honor

Health Leaders Endorse Action to Increase Gender Equality

Call for nominations: Global South-South Development Expo 2009

Gobierno peruano y organizaciones internacionales se unen para combatir a la inseguridad alimentaria

Solidaridad Interamericana se demuestra en Haití

Global South-South Development Expo 2009 - Call for nominations

Global South-South Development Expo 2009 Background

Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)

Latin American Journalists Honored for Reports on Blood Donation

Continúa la Feria Mundial Municipios y Salud

"World Fair on Municipalities and Health" Opens in Argentina

Countries of the Americas Promote Sex Education to Prevent HIV

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

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

PAHO and Washington College of Law to Collaborate on Human Rights and Health

Resources

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

Welcome to PAHO'S Career Opportunities

UN International Vacancies

World No Tobacco Day 2010

Destacan nivel de transparencia y colaboración regional ante la influenza A(H1N1)

Emergency Operations Center Update on Influenza A(H1N1) May 5

Emergency Operations Center Update on Influenza A(H1N1) Apr 28

Veterinary Public Health

Health Service Physical Infrastructure and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis

Region Makes Progress, Faces Challenges on HIV

Panels Discuss Climate Change, Primary Care

PAHO Teams Up with Clinton Global Initiative

Primary Health Care: The Best Cure for Failed Systems

Avian Influenza and Influenza Pandemic Links

External Relations

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

Toward Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment: 3 by 5 Report for the Americas

Toward Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment: 3 by 5 Report for the Americas

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The Role of PAHO

Caribbean public health authorities propose to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis

UN: Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean should improve, expand sexuality education

Ministerial summit on HIV shows high level of commitment, says PAHO

Vendor Registration Information

World No Tobacco Day 2008 Observed with Awards in the Americas

A message from PAHO Director. 6th. Vaccination Week in the Americas.

Climate Change a Challenge to Human Species

OUR Planet, OUR Health, OUR Future - They are in OUR Hands.

Women and Children Must be Shielded Against Impact of Global Food Price Increase

Gender Equality: Let's Get Real

World TB Day, 24 March 2008: I am Stopping TB!

White Helmets of Argentina, PAHO agree to strengthen regional disaster response capacity

Mobilization against Yellow Fever in Paraguay Continues

Dr. Mirta Roses Inaugural Address as Director of the Pan American Health Organization

Dr. Mirta Roses Inaugural Address as Director of the Pan American Health Organization

Health in the Americas, 2007

World Diabetes Day: 14 November 2007--Unite for Diabetes

PAHO Responds in Peru Earthquake Emergency

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Election of the New Director of the PASB in 2012

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11 August Influenza A (H3N2)v

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