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).
RSS Feed
Three months after Hurricane Melissa: PAHO continues supporting health system recovery across the Caribbean
Three months after Hurricane Melissa: PAHO continues supporting health system recovery across the Caribbean Oscar Reyes
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026: “These diseases are not just numbers—they represent people and communities who must not be left behind.”
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026: “These diseases are not just numbers—they represent people and communities who must not be left behind.” Oscar Reyes
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas marks two years and formally welcomes Bolivia and Uruguay as members
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas marks two years and formally welcomes Bolivia and Uruguay as members Cristina Mitchell
Violence against children persists in Latin America and the Caribbean
Violence against children persists in Latin America and the Caribbean Cristina Mitchell
Measles elimination status in the United States and Mexico
Measles elimination status in the United States and Mexico Cristina Mitchell
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds
Drug use disorders a growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds Cristina Mitchell
PAHO issues alert on simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in the Americas
PAHO issues alert on simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in the Americas Cristina Mitchell
Special issue of the Pan American Journal of Public Health explores the role of primary health care in addressing NCDs
Special issue of the Pan American Journal of Public Health explores the role of primary health care in addressing NCDs Cristina Mitchell
PAHO’s progress in 2025: Protecting health for all
PAHO’s progress in 2025: Protecting health for all Oscar Reyes
WHO launches the Traditional Medicine Global Library
WHO launches the Traditional Medicine Global Library Oscar Reyes