A program executed by PAHO for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is addressing the most widespread communicable diseases in South America. The PCPCD program currently reaches five countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela) and targets five diseases and/or disease strategies, including Chagas disease, dengue, and tuberculosis.
An expert group convened by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) called today on food manufacturers, consumers, and governments to take action to cut dietary salt consumption, saying this is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce chronic diseases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new healthcare guidance for the H1N1 influenza pandemic that encourages early treatment with antiviral drugs of ill people in high-risk categories and of anyone who has rapidly progressing symptoms.
Three journalists whose reporting humanizes the experiences of sex workers have won the top three prizes in the Fifth Latin American Health Journalism Awards of Red-Salud ("Health Network"). The awards are designed to motivate Latin American journalists to do more and better reporting on health-related issues.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched a new five-year effort to boost gender equality in health in Latin America and the Caribbean through health policies and programs that take account of and address the different health needs and risks faced by men and women.
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A program executed by PAHO for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is addressing the most widespread communicable diseases in South America. The PCPCD program currently reaches five countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela) and targets five diseases and/or disease strategies, including Chagas disease, dengue, and tuberculosis.
An expert group convened by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) called today on food manufacturers, consumers, and governments to take action to cut dietary salt consumption, saying this is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce chronic diseases. 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new healthcare guidance for the H1N1 influenza pandemic that encourages early treatment with antiviral drugs of ill people in high-risk categories and of anyone who has rapidly progressing symptoms.
Three journalists whose reporting humanizes the experiences of sex workers have won the top three prizes in the Fifth Latin American Health Journalism Awards of Red-Salud ("Health Network"). The awards are designed to motivate Latin American journalists to do more and better reporting on health-related issues.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched a new five-year effort to boost gender equality in health in Latin America and the Caribbean through health policies and programs that take account of and address the different health needs and risks faced by men and women. 
