 |
The Pan American Health Organization Promoting Health in the Americas |
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE for the NEW CENTURY Health Forum 2008.
61st World Health Assembly.
Geneva, Switzerland.
'We need and want the PHC of Alma-Ata firmly rooted in the passion and commitment of 1978 and with the projection and capacity to transform current health systems. We need them urgently. They are indispensable to the viability and sustainability of human society in the 21st century, when 7 billion people with extended life expectancy are bound to share the same and only planet.
Director's Speech»
Newsletter »
PAHO in the 21st Century: Leadership and Cooperation in Public Health.
Progress toward fulfilling the initial commitments to cooperation in public health in the period of 2003-2007. Publications and reports »
Health Agenda for the Americas 2008-2017.
Health priorities that the governments of the Americas propose to tackle over the next decade. Español / Português / Français .
World Health Assembly
- World Health Assembly sets bold new action for WHO
The Assembly set WHO on a course to tackle longstanding, new and looming threats to global public health. Read more »
Public Health Highlights
- Children First: A Success Story
A partnership initiated in 1997 proves that international technical cooperation can improve the health of children in the Americas. Read more » - Looking for the most active and healthy cities in Latin America and the Caribbean
The third Active Cities, Healthy Cities contest is accepting applications. The contest will recognize cities where the urban environment facilitates healthy lifestyles. Read more » - Perspectives in Health eZine - The eZine of the Pan American Health Organization is now online. Among its features: Chronic Diseases: Everyone's Epidemic - Traffic Safety: No Act of Fate - Jerry Rivera: "Stop the Pain" - PAHO Calls for Action on Alcohol. Click here to read »
Events
World No Tobacco Day 2008 Observed with Awards in the Americas
Governing Bodies Documentation
- Special Session of the Subcommittee on Program, Budget and Administration
- 142nd Session of the Executive Committee
In Focus
- Caribbean Nutrition Day, Sunday June 1, 2008. Theme: Healthy Eating, Active Living - Be Aware of Trans Fats
- Vaccination Week in the Americas
- World Health Day 2008
- RIMSA 15 (PANAFTOSA)
- World Blood Donor Day 2008 Materials
- International Women's Day
- Integrity and Conflict Management System (ICMS)
- Quinquennial Report from PAHO Director, 2003-2007
- Health in the Americas 2007
- Doing Business with PAHO
- Disaster News
- EID Updates
- International Health Regulations
- Millennium Development Goals
- Health Statistics from the Americas, 2006 Edition
- PAHO/WHO Technical Cooperation among Countries (TCC)
- Priority Countries
- Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS)
- Strategic and Programmatic Orientations in Primary Health Care
- Pan American Health and Education Foundation
- Health of Indigenous Peoples
- Leaders in International Health Program 2008
Scientific & Technical Information
PAHO News
- Women and Children Must be Shielded Against Impact of Global Food Price Increase
The regional heads of ECLAC, PAHO, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WFP issued an urgent call on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to take timely action to ensure the protection of children and pregnant and lactating women against soaring food prices. Read More » - PAHO Releases New Wind Hazard Maps for the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Coordination unit, through Applied Research Associates, has developed new state-of-the-art wind hazard maps for Caribbean islands and nearby coastal areas of Central and South America. The maps are intended to replace older maps currently in use for structural design and risk assessment. They are an important aid for engineers, developers, and others whose work requires knowledge of wind hazards. Read More » - Latin American Countries Launch Programs to Improve Health Care for Sexual Minorities
Several Latin American countries have launched new programs to improve health care for sexual minorities, including homosexuals and transsexuals, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The programs focus on reducing stigma and discrimination against sexual minorities and are part of larger efforts to boost HIV prevention and treatment. Read More » - Researchers Report that Better Screening, Treatment, and Affordable Vaccines Can Prevent Doubling of Cervical Cancer Deaths in Latin America, Caribbean
Thirty-three thousand women in Latin America and the Caribbean die each year of preventable cervical cancer, according to a new study. Dramatic new opportunities offered by better screening, treatment and the securing of an affordable vaccine for girls and young women could reduce the current death toll and prevent it from rising. Read More »