The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

BY: paho.org 77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults. Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) â€“ Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national […]

PAHO Publishes First Guidelines for the Treatment of Tungiasis, a Neglected Disease That Affects Millions

PAHO Publishes First Guidelines for the Treatment of Tungiasis, a Neglected Disease That Affects Millions

By: Paho.org Washington, D.C., 3 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released the world’s first evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of tungiasis, a parasitic disease that affects millions of people in vulnerable communities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the female […]

PAHO Unveils 2024 Country Reports Showcasing Health Achievements Across the Americas

PAHO Unveils 2024 Country Reports Showcasing Health Achievements Across the Americas

By:paho.org | Editorial credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 (PAHO) â€“ The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released its 2024 country annual reports, outlining the main results of technical cooperation carried out in collaboration with governments and strategic partners across the Americas. These reports highlight concrete results, inspiring stories from the […]

How to Stay Safe as Measles Cases Emerge in NYC

How to Stay Safe as Measles Cases Emerge in NYC

By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat, THE CITY  With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, or death, among those who are unvaccinated. New York City has confirmed two cases of measles […]

WHO, St. Jude, PAHO Launch Groundbreaking International Delivery of Childhood Cancer Medicines

WHO, St. Jude, PAHO Launch Groundbreaking International Delivery of Childhood Cancer Medicines

By PAHO | Editorial credit: Chad Robertson Media / shutterstock.com  Ecuador will be among the first countries to receive a shipment 11 February 2025, Geneva / Memphis — The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global […]

The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?

The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?

By Sunita Sohrabji, EthicMediaServices | Editorial credit: TZIDO SUN / shuttertsock.com    Avian flu, Oropouche, Mpox, Norovirus, human metapneumovirus, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19 are some of the many public health challenges the world faces this year. Climate change is causing many of these outbreaks to erupt at a faster pace. As 2025 unfolds, […]

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

By Center for American Progress | Editorial credit: Nir Levy / shutterstock.com  As the nation observes a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. Following the announcement of his passing at the age of 100, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: […]

PAHO Urges Protection of Medical Facilities and Services in Haiti to Ensure Continued Access amid Escalating Conflict

PAHO Urges Protection of Medical Facilities and Services in Haiti to Ensure Continued Access amid Escalating Conflict

By Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | Photo credit: PAHO In 2024, the Organization delivered more than 38 tons of medical supplies and facilitated mobile clinics, in addition to supporting monitoring and water and sanitation activities to prevent cholera outbreaks. Port-au-Prince/Washington, DC, December 18, 2024 (PAHO) â€“ As violence continues to escalate across Haiti, the Pan […]