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 […]

High Sodium Intake Contributes to Chronic Disease Burden in the Caribbean

High Sodium Intake Contributes to Chronic Disease Burden in the Caribbean

By PAHO | Editorial credit: Nandani Bridglal / shutterstock.com  Washington, D.C., 12 February 2025 (PAHO) – A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The report underscores […]

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 State of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Esther Claudette Gittens   As of January 27, 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges globally and within the United States. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of the pandemic, the cumulative impact up to the end of 2024, and projections for 2025.   Cumulative Impact as of December […]

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, […]

Mpox: A Global Call to Action for Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Healthcare

Mpox: A Global Call to Action for Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Healthcare

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Mia Studio / shuterstock.com  As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases, Mpox serves as a reminder of the importance of global cooperation, scientific innovation, and equitable access to healthcare. By working together, the global community can prevent Mpox from becoming the […]

Who Releases First-Ever Clinical Treatment Guideline For Tobacco Cessation In Adults

Who Releases First-Ever Clinical Treatment Guideline For Tobacco Cessation In Adults

By PAHO Geneva, 2 July 2024 — The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions, including behavioral support delivered by health-care providers, digital cessation interventions and pharmacological treatments in a first guideline on tobacco cessation. The guideline focuses on helping the more than 750 million tobacco users who want to […]

Five Billion People Unprotected From Trans Fat Leading to Heart Disease

Five Billion People Unprotected From Trans Fat Leading to Heart Disease

GENEVA, 23 January 2023 — Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from WHO has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Since WHO first called for the global elimination of industrially produced trans fat in 2018 – with an elimination target set for 2023 – population […]