PAHO inaugurates Emergency Operations Centre in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean health security at AshTip Solution.

Washington, D.C., 5 May 2025 (PAHO) — Hand hygiene is one of the most effective and cost-efficient measures to prevent infections in health care settings and to combat antimicrobial resistance. On World Hand Hygiene Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) underscores that while medical gloves play a key role in preventing the transmission… 05/05/2025

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools we have to prevent the transmission of infections and provide high-quality, clean and safe medical care. 05/05/2025

Bridgetown, Barbados, 2 May 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially inaugurated the Carissa F. Etienne Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at its Barbados office, a state-of-the-art facility designed to coordinate health emergency preparedness and response across Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the wider Caribbean.“… 05/02/2025

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Marketed as a natural remedy for an enlarged prostate, saw palmetto is a top-selling dietary supplement. By one estimate, more than a third of all US adults who take supplements use saw palmetto. But experts at Harvard say men should view its supposed benefits for prostate health skeptically. 04/16/2025

Monitoring daily step count can encourage people to be more active. When it comes to assessing fitness or risk for major illnesses, though, is a new measurement that combines both average steps and heart rate better? 04/17/2025

Our health is intertwined with the health of planet Earth, and the impacts of climate change threaten our well-being. Collectively taking small steps like eating more plant-forward meals, using bikes or public transit, and even sharing our pledges can help move the needle in a positive direction. 04/21/2025

Long-term research found that higher consumption of butter increases mortality risk, while higher consumption of plant-based oil lowers it. And substituting certain plant oils for butter might help people live longer. What's a butter lover to do? 04/23/2025

It's fairly common for a medical treatment to cause side effects — but far more rarely, a side effect provides an unexpected benefit. This might be the case for the shingles vaccine, as evidence is mounting that it might also reduce the risk of dementia. 04/29/2025

Panama City, April 30, 2025 - The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reinforcing the collaboration between the two organizations and optimizing the execution of health sector projects in… 05/01/2025

Without intervention, the Region could face a deficit of between 600 000 and 2 million health workers by 2030Washington, D.C., 30 April 2025 (PAHO) - A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), The Health Workforce in the Americas: Regional Data and Indicators, reveals that 14 out of 39 countries in the Americas lack… 04/30/2025

Panama City, Panama, April 28, 2025 (PAHO) – The 23rd edition of Vaccination Week in the Americas commenced today in Panama City, underscoring the pivotal role of immunization in achieving and sustaining the elimination of communicable diseases across the Region.“Since 2003, Vaccination Week in the Americas has been a cornerstone of our Region’s… 04/29/2025

The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), an initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks its 25th anniversary today. Since its inception in April 2000, the network has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies. By leveraging the expertise of global partners – facilitating alerts, deploying rapid support capacities, and strengthening capacities – it has significantly enhanced country-level operations and strengthened regional development, playing a critical role in health preparedness and response. 04/28/2025

Urgent measures are needed to curtail the rising “medicalization” of female genital mutilation (FGM) and to engage health workers to prevent the practice, according to a new guideline published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). 04/28/2025

On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. 04/25/2025

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