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2020 marks the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
In order to recognize the work of nurses and midwives around the world and advocate for increased investment in this workforce, and improvements in working conditions, education and professional development, this year has been designated the international year of nurses and midwives by the World Health Assembly.
Read more...PAHO/WHO urges southern hemisphere countries to prepare for heatwaves
In view of the heatwaves that affected Australia, Canada, the United States, Europe, India, Pakistan and Japan in 2019, and predictions that this phenomenon will hit various parts of South America, the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is urging countries in the Region to be prepared due to the impact that this could have on peoples’ health, including the risk of death.
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The Health for All Film Festival
November 15, 2019 - January, 30, 2020
Putting the health of women and children first in the South American Chaco
Since 2017, PAHO has implemented a project that seeks to strengthen health services for 400,000 people in this territory shared by Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
"I believe strongly that good health is rooted in equity, universality, solidarity, and inclusiveness"
Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
Director of the Pan American Health Organization