PAHO/WHO

🇬🇹 Guatemala has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the 🌎, a regional initiative led by PAHO, the @el_BID, and the @WorldBank to accelerate health system transformation through investment, innovation, and strategic coordination. ℹ️ paho.org/en/news/20-3-2…

🌿Building bridges: Indigenous liaisons are strengthening intercultural health and well-being in Peru 🇵🇪. With technical support from PAHO and funding from @GAC_Corporate 🇨🇦 , this model improves access, quality of care, and health outcomes. Read more: 👉paho.org/en/stories/bui…

Today, March 20, is #WorldOralHealthDay. PAHO calls on all countries to integrate oral health into universal health coverage and access and ensure that everyone can access the oral health care they need.

📍Today we present PAHO’s 2025 Annual Report. In a year that tested both health systems and international cooperation, PAHO demonstrated its long‑standing ability to adapt, deliver results, and advance health across the Americas 🌎. 👉 paho.org/pub/en/annual-…

📘 PAHO has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting progress in health security, disease elimination, digital transformation, and stronger health systems across the Americas 🌎. 👉 Read more: paho.org/en/news/19-3-2…

I am glad to have met Carol O’Connell, Advisor to the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy at the U.S. State Department 🇺🇸 , together with members of the U.S. delegation at the 20th Session of PAHO’s Subcommittee on Program, Budget, and Administration.

We identified promising opportunities to strengthen PHC, expand telehealth, and leverage financing mechanisms through development partners. PAHO remains committed to providing technical guidance and supporting the effective use of our knowledge and tools in collaboration with 🇬🇩.

I had a productive meeting yesterday with Grenada’s Minister for Health 🇬🇩, the Hon. Philip Telesford, who expressed deep appreciation for PAHO’s continued technical cooperation, noting that “PAHO’s support is substantial and transformative.”

📍 Today, I had the pleasure of opening PAHO’s 20th Session of the Subcommittee on Program, Budget, and Administration. We remain firmly committed to technical cooperation, regional solidarity, and collective action to transform health systems across the Americas. 🤝🌎

PAHO and @ParlAmericas signed a Framework Agreement for Technical Cooperation to strengthen legislative action on health priorities across the Americas. 🤝 ℹ️ Read more: paho.org/en/news/17-3-2…

How can maternity waiting homes shape maternal and neonatal health in Latin America? This research explores their evolution, implementation, and role within broader maternal care strategies. 🔗 doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.…

How do coordination gaps among health providers shape the cancer diagnostic journey for patients in Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador? Qualitative study examines stakeholders’ perspectives across health systems and identifies barriers to timely diagnoses. 🔗 doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.…

The agreement strengthens coordination across the Inter-American system and expands opportunities for cooperation.

Today, I signed a MoU between PAHO and @ParlAmericas, formalizing our technical cooperation to support legislative dialogue and evidence-based public health decision-making.

🚨 PAHO Alert Sustained yellow fever transmission in South America, with cases continuing in 2026 and detected beyond the Amazon. PAHO urges stronger surveillance, vaccination, and traveler protection. ℹ️ paho.org/en/news/13-3-2… #YellowFever #PublicHealth #SouthAmerica

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🛎️PAHO reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating #leprosy during the National High‑Level Conference on Hansen’s disease in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷. Dr. Jarbas Barbosa addressed the challenges of leprosy in the 21st century. ℹ️Read more: paho.org/en/news/13-3-2… #EliminationInitiative

🔸 Chronic #kidney disease often develops gradually, and symptoms may appear over time. Early detection can help slow disease progression. If you have concerns about your kidney health, seek advice from a healthcare professional. #WorldKidneyDay

At Barbados’ polyclinics, nurses are being trained in WHO’s mhGAP to better support perinatal mental health. Early care for parents means healthier outcomes for mothers, babies, and our communities. 🌱👶🏽 #MentalHealthMatters #mhGAP

📄 A new PAHO report highlights progress in front-of-package food warning labels across the Americas 🌎 and identifies opportunities to strengthen these policies to better protect public health. ℹ️Read more: paho.org/en/news/10-3-2…