Barcelona, Spain, November 2, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) strengthened its cooperation with institutions in Catalonia during a visit to Barcelona by its Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, from October 30 to November 2.During the visit, PAHO signed two letters of intent, with the Government of Catalonia and Hospital Clínic…
Geneva / Washington, D.C. / Bridgetown, 30 October 2026 - Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced, marking a major public health milestone resulting from years of sustained efforts to ensure babies are born free of HIV. “I congratulate Barbados on…
Although 88% of countries surveyed have included long-term care in national legislation, policies or plans, only 15 of PAHO’s 35 Member States report having a formal, publicly funded system.Washington, D.C., 28 October 2026 (PAHO) – As the population of the Americas ages, the need for long-term care is growing, but fragmented services and…
Washington, D.C., 28 October 2026 (PAHO) – Following the notification in France of the first documented case of human disease caused by Shamonda virus, Jairo Méndez Rico, Regional Advisor on Viral Diseases at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), explains what is known so far, the current situation in the Americas, and why continued…
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.The agreement…
PAHO urges countries to close immunization gaps and strengthen surveillance to protect the Region from imported poliovirusWashington, D.C., 23 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Americas mark 35 years without a case of polio caused by wild poliovirus this World Polio Day, but vaccination coverage remains below the 95% target recommended by the Pan American…
Lead exposure affects up to 815 million children worldwide. During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, PAHO highlights the need to identify sources of exposure, strengthen surveillance, and protect children from the harmful effects of lead.Washington, D.C., 21 October 2026 (PAHO) – Lead poisoning often goes unnoticed. Children can be…
The Organization highlights recent increases in dengue cases in several countries and the resurgence of chikungunya transmission in areas where the virus had not circulated for several years, as South America approaches its peak transmission season.Washington, D.C., October 21, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on…
Berlin, 15 October 2026 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director and WHO Regional Director for the Americas Dr. Jarbas Barbosa called for countries and regional institutions to have a stronger role in shaping ongoing reforms of the global health system during the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin this week, arguing that…