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PAHO reports alarming cholera outbreak in Haiti

Published on: November 1, 2022
16:42

Washington, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) Following three years cholera-free, Haiti reported a fresh cholera outbreak, with hundreds of suspects, dozens of confirmed cases and 36 new deaths till mid-October, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) informed Tuesday.

Int´l solidarity supports Cuba´s recovery efforts

Published on: October 2, 2022
14:32

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Some eight tons of medical supplies arrived on Sunday in Pinar del Río donated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in order to contribute to health care after the passage of Hurricane Ian.

PAHO to update on monkeypox cases in the Americas

Published on: September 27, 2022
11:24

Washington, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will provide an update on monkeypox cases in the Americas, within the framework of its 30th Conference to be held in this capital.

PAHO chief reflects on momentous decade of defending universal health

Published on: September 26, 2022
17:47

Washington, Sep 26 (Prensa Latina) At the opening of the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference on Monday, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Carissa F. Etienne acknowledged significant gains in health in the last decade but urged countries to address current challenges, including immunization gaps that have rolled back nearly three decades of progress on childhood vaccinations in recent years.

Cuba celebrates Wellness Week 2022

Published on: September 10, 2022
08:51

Havana, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) In order to make visible the importance of healthy environments and their impact on the citizens' quality of life in the communities, Cuba will celebrate Wellness Week 2022 from September 10 to 16.

Costa Rica to strengthen strategy for malaria elimination

Published on: September 1, 2022
18:46

San Jose, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica is presently training its local health personnel so as to strengthen domestic strategy to fight off malaria by 2025, Dr. Isaac Vargas, National Coordinator of Malaria and Vector Control, praised Thursday.

PAHO calls for reinforcement of actions due to rising syphilis risks

Published on: July 5, 2022
16:15

Washington, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) With a rising trend in cases of syphilis and congenital syphilis in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday called on nations and health professionals to step up the struggle against this preventable and curable disease that affects thousands of people each year.

PAHO calls to strengthen collaboration to regional goals

Published on: June 24, 2022
16:06

Washington, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded its 170th session in which several resolutions were passed and also urged to strengthen collaboration to support regional goals.

PAHO announces guidelines for studying unknown hepatitis in children

Published on: June 21, 2022
16:59

Washington, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday announced new guidance available to regional labs to contribute to researches into the causes of hepatitis of unknown origin in children.

PAHO calls for working together towards a healthier future

Published on: April 6, 2022
17:04

Washington, Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday called for working together towards a healthier and more sustainable future.

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