Pan American Health Organization

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is a global public health organization dedicated to enhancing the health and living conditions of individuals across the Americas. It operates within the United Nations framework, acting as the Regional Office for the Americas under the World Health Organization and serving as the health body for the Inter-American System. In Latin America, it is referred to as OPS or OPAS, which stands for Organización Panamericana de la Salud in Spanish and Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde in Portuguese.

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Nine Latin American and Caribbean countries intensify efforts to curb obesity with PAHO support - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

1 month ago | paho.org

Washington, D.C., March 4, 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is working on a project with nine countries of the Americas on an initiative to strengthen actions against obesity in the region, which has the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity in the world. In the Americas, 67.5% of adults and 37.6% of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 are overweight or obese, increasing the risk of noncommunicable diseases and highlighting the urgency of immediate action.
Grenada launches HEARTS Initiative - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

2 months ago | paho.org

St. Georges, Grenada - February 11th, 2025 (PAHO) - Grenada has joined more than 15 other Caribbean nations to launch the HEARTS Initiative as a way of scaling-up Better Care for NCDs.Personnel from the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, the Ministry of Health and St. George’s University, were joined by health care workers for the official launch and training activity hosted from February 11th to 12th, 2025.
Jamaica Completes Expanded Programme on Immunization Self-Assessment - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

2 months ago | paho.org

Kingston, Jamaica, 05 February 2025 (PAHO) - The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has successfully completed a self-assessment of the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This comprehensive review utilized the PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Monitoring Tool to evaluate the effectiveness and resilience of Jamaica’s immunization efforts.
Jamaica's Expanded Immunization Programme Takes Major Step in Strengthening Public Health - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Dec 20, 2024 | paho.org

Kingston, Jamaica, 20 December 2024 (PAHO/WHO) – Jamaica’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has made significant progress towards strengthening the country’s defense against vaccine-preventable diseases through a workshop held on 16-17 December 2024 in Trelawney. The workshop provided 106 health workers with essential resources, updated tools, and a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges that are impacting efforts to achieve broader vaccine coverage across the island.
PAHO Virtual Campus and WHO Academy join forces to improve health training in the Region of the Americas - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Dec 17, 2024 | paho.org

Washington DC, 17 December 2024 (PAHO)- The Virtual Campus for Public Health of the Pan American Health Organization (VCPH/PAHO) and the World Health Organization Academy (WHO Academy) will collaborate to expand and improve training opportunities for health personnel in the Americas. This initiative will enable WHO Academy to leverage the experience and reach of the Virtual Campus, a learning mechanism that has been consolidated in the Region for more than 20 years, designating it as its focal point in the Americas.
SIP Plus: A tool to strengthen response to gender-based violence - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Dec 5, 2024 | paho.org

Montevideo, 5 December 2024. In the framework of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign, the Virtual Launch of the Health Administrative Data Toolbox on intimate partner violence and sexual violence took place on 3 December.
Improving comprehensive health services for trans women. Experiences of community work - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Dec 2, 2024 | paho.org

Schedule:Date: December 10, 2024.Time:8:00 am Central America, Belize and Mexico9:00 am Panama, Bogota, Lima, Quito, WDC, Havana10:00 am Santo Domingo, La Paz, Caracas11:00 am Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Santiago, Asuncion3:00 pm Geneva
Protecting the health and rights of our girls - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Nov 21, 2024 | paho.org

Meet Ms. Patrice Miller, principal of the Andrea Archer Institute (locally known as PACE Bahamas). Fueled by her passion, Ms Miller and her team created a safe space for adolescent mothers where they learn, thrive, and are empowered to become productive citizens of The Bahamas and the world.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024 - 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Nov 18, 2024 | paho.org

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the 16 Days of Activism is a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the profound impact that gender-based violence has, not only on the physical and mental health of survivors but also at a social level and on the development of our communities.
Dominican Republic officially launches its collaboration with the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Sep 30, 2024 | paho.org

Washington, D.C., September 30, 2024 (PAHO) – The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of the Dominican Republic (MISPAS) and the National Health Service (SNS) of the Dominican Republic have joined forces with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) through the establishment of the Mesa Consultiva of Primary Health Care [a strategic dialogue and coordination mechanism] in the Dominican Republic to address inequities in access to health, universal cove