PAHO

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. Under the leadership of its 52 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities, mobilizes action to address health problems and published reports and health guidelines to further those aims. Wearing two institutional hats, PAHO is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide

WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide Cristina Mitchell

Protecting health systems by reducing disaster risk: A call to invest in resilience

Protecting health systems by reducing disaster risk: A call to invest in resilience Cristina Mitchell

Inter-American Mental Health Week: PAHO and OAS join forces to disseminate information and strategies on mental health in the Region

Inter-American Mental Health Week: PAHO and OAS join forces to disseminate information and strategies on mental health in the Region Oscar Reyes

PAHO commemorates World Sight Day and urges greater investment in eye health through primary health care

PAHO commemorates World Sight Day and urges greater investment in eye health through primary health care Oscar Reyes

PAHO releases new guides to help combat vaccine misinformation

PAHO releases new guides to help combat vaccine misinformation Cristina Mitchell

WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco

WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco Cristina Mitchell

PAHO’s 62nd Directing Council concludes with new strategic plan to advance health in the Americas

PAHO’s 62nd Directing Council concludes with new strategic plan to advance health in the Americas Cristina Mitchell

PAHO engages COA members and health authorities to promote health cooperation across the Americas

PAHO engages COA members and health authorities to promote health cooperation across the Americas Cristina Mitchell

La OPS y el Organismo Andino de Salud extienden acuerdo para fortalecer la salud en la región andina

PAHO and the Andean Health Organization extend agreement to strengthen health in the Andean region Oscar Reyes

PAHO and Haiti sign first country cooperation strategy to strengthen health system and expand access to care amid complex challenges

PAHO and Haiti sign first country cooperation strategy to strengthen health system and expand access to care amid complex challenges Cristina Mitchell