We work with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. Regional Office @WHO. #HealthForAll.
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📢 New: PAHO’s ANIMA‑AA Kit strengthens health services’ response to violence against children & adolescents.
📊 1 in 5 adolescents experience partner violence
📊 1 in 6 girls face sexual violence before 18
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Great meeting with Rebecca Martin (@SabinVaccine) to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration with PAHO - focused on HPV coverage, vaccine confidence, and TB vaccine development.
Looking forward to continued joint work.
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📢 PAHO urges countries in the Americas to strengthen routine immunization as diphtheria cases rise.
163 cases and 5 deaths reported in early 2026—more than double 2025.
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#VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
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🛎️ PAHO’s Executive Committee opens its 178th session.
Member States will tackle key health priorities, from emergency preparedness to antimicrobial resistance and access to health technologies.
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PAHO/WHO retweeted
Jun 15
🌎 It was an honor to open the 178th Session of PAHO’s Executive Committee.
I highlighted our work with countries to strengthen PHC, address outbreaks, and improve health across the Americas.
I also underscored that timely contributions are critical to sustaining this work.
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📊Beyond awareness, preventing elder abuse requires data, action, and measurable progress.
Let’s ensure older persons can live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
🔗 Join the Decade of Healthy Ageing:
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PAHO/WHO retweeted
Jun 14
Today, on #WorldBloodDonorDay, I join in honoring the millions of donors across the Americas.
Your generosity saves lives every day.
To those who donate: thank you. To those who haven’t yet: I invite you to join us.
A simple act can make all the difference
#DonateBlood #SaveLives
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🩸 Today is World Blood Donor Day.
Your blood can make a difference.
Here’s what you can do to donate:
paho.org/en/campaigns/world-…
“One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”
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🩸 June 14 is #WorldBloodDonorDay.
PAHO calls for strengthening voluntary, regular, unpaid blood donation to ensure safe and sufficient supply in the Americas.
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🛎️ PAHO and partners strengthen surveillance, diagnosis & response to #Hantavirus and other viral hemorrhagic fevers in the Americas.
55 experts from 12 countries met in Panama.
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📢 New PAHO reports find that health taxes on alcohol & sugary drinks in the 🌎 remain below levels needed to reduce harmful consumption and prevent NCDs.
Despite high consumption, tax levels remain below global averages.
👉paho.org/en/news/9-6-2026-pa…
#PublicHealth #NCDs #HealthTaxes
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Every player comes with a different story.
Children, pregnant women, and people living with chronic conditions may need additional protection before traveling.
⚽ Consult a health professional and prepare according to your needs.
#WithHealthWeAllWin #WorldCup
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Free virtual course: Youth-centered digital health interventions
✅ Co-design digital solutions with adolescents
✅ Evidence-informed, inclusive, and participatory approach
💻 Self-paced | ⏱️ 6 hours | 🎓 PAHO certificate
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⚽The World Cup starts before the first blast of the whistle. Vaccines, health kit. Two simple plays that can make the difference between experiencing the whole tournament or leaving before halftime.
#WithHealthWeAllWin #WorldCup
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PAHO/WHO retweeted
Jun 10
🌎 Millions of people will travel to the 2026 World Cup. Being prepared is part of the experience.
🚦 PAHO shares public health recommendations to help travelers stay healthy, stay safe, and make informed decisions.
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⚽🌎 PAHO shares health tips for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Stay safe at matches and crowded events—prevention matters.
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#WorldCup2026 #PublicHealth
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📢 This week’s PAHO events are here!
Join sessions on digital health, maternal sepsis, mental health financing, emergencies, and more.
🔗 Find details & register: paho.org/en/events
#PublicHealth #Webinars
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PAHO/WHO retweeted
Jun 7
On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, I reaffirm our commitment to safe food for all.
44M people fall ill each year in the Americas 🌎 - time to move from burden to solutions.
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🍽️Unsafe food can change a life.
Science, data, and good hygiene practices help prevent risks and protect millions of people every day.
📢 More science. More prevention. More health.
#WFSD26 #FoodSafety
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