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Workshop on mental health in emergencies – Belize, Central America, July 2008

During the last week of July the mental health program of CPC, in collaboration with the PRW Belizeand PED CPC, organized a workshop on mental health in emergencies. The workshop was attended by the mental health staff, doctors and public health officers, representatives from the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Human Development, NEMO, UNICEF, Red Cross, University of Belize.
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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

Don't miss the chance to nominate a colleague for this prestigious award!

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...
PAHO-PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Now Open for Nominations
PAHO-PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Now Open for Nominations

PAHO and PAHEF awards recognize individuals, programs, and organizations advancing health in the Americas. Deadline for nominations is June 28. The nomination period for...

Logiciel pour la gestion et le contrôle des stocks de vaccins, seringues et les autres intrants- VSSM

Fournitures de Vaccination pour la gestion de stocks (VSSM) est un outil de gestion de stocks visant à améliorer la gestion de la chaîne du froid afin que les vaccins, seringues et autres intrants liés à la vaccination n?ayant pas des pénuries . Il Fournit 40 rapports différents...

Belize and Guatemala jointly launch the 11th Vaccination Week in the Americas

Initiative supported by PAHO/WHO promotes equity and access to immunization and cooperation between countries

Benque Viejo, Belize, 25 April 2013 (PAHO/WHO) ? Minister of Health of Belize Pablo Marin was joined by Minister of Health Jorge Alejandro Villavicencio of Guatemala, Kim Simplis Barrow, spouse of Belize?s prime...

Technical Support for the Construction of a new Cold Storage Room for Vaccines in The Bahamas

The Bahamas has made major strides in expanding its national immunization program. During the last years, three new biologicals were introduced, namely, Varicella vaccine, DTaP Adults and Pneumococcal Conjugated Pediatric 13-Valent. The Pneumococcal Unconjugated Adult 23-valent will be introduced this...