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October 1 12:06 AM
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October 1 12:05 AM
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PAHO provides new opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean to access HIV drugs
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September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is providing new opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbe...
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PAHO launches toolkit to prevent bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents
PAHO launches toolkit to prevent bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents
August 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Monday said it has launched a new initiative that brings together evidenc...
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Bahamas becomes first Caricom country to join Alliance for Primary Health Care
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Bahamas becomes first Caricom country to join Alliance for Primary Health Care
August 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Friday welcomed The Bahamas as the latest member to join the Alliance f...
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PAHO member states agree on key decisions to strengthen Caribbean health
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PAHO member states agree on key decisions to strengthen Caribbean health
June 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the 178th Session of its Executive Committee has concluded after fo...
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PAHO steps up preparedness across Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
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PAHO steps up preparedness across Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the ...
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PAHO signs agreement to strengthen disease elimination and cervical cancer prevention
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PAHO signs agreement to strengthen disease elimination and cervical cancer prevention
May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the Madrid-bas...
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Suicide among adolescents and young adults on the rise in the Americas—PAHO
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May 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC (PAHO) – Suicide among adolescents and young adults in the Americas has increased over the past two decades and remains the third cause...
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PAHO, Google join forces to expand access to health info across Americas
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PAHO, Google join forces to expand access to health info across Americas
May 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it has signed a five-year framework agreement with Google LLC to collaborate on s...
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Regional countries urged to expand the role of nursing to strengthen health systems
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Regional countries urged to expand the role of nursing to strengthen health systems
May 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday called on Caribbean countries to take decisive action to streng...
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PAHO urges countries to invest in midwifery
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PAHO urges countries to invest in midwifery
May 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Monday said that only 60 per cent of countries in the Americas, includin...
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PAHO calls to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases
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PAHO calls to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases
April 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to intensify immunisation efforts as part of Vaccina...
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Jamaica among several Caricom countries highlighted for progess in health sector — report
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Jamaica among several Caricom countries highlighted for progess in health sector — report
April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Jamaica has been singled out among several Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states for advances in its health se...
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New PAHO report highlights progress in front-of-package food labelling in Caribbean
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New PAHO report highlights progress in front-of-package food labelling in Caribbean
March 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–A new report by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has highlighted progress in the adoption of front-of-packa...
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PAHO/WHO, UNICEF laud Jamaica’s health-promoting fiscal measures
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PAHO/WHO, UNICEF laud Jamaica’s health-promoting fiscal measures
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have w...
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PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases
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PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases
February 13, 2026
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Caribbean countries benefit from PAHO vaccine initiative
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Caribbean countries benefit from PAHO vaccine initiative
December 17, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Several Caribbean countries are benefitting from a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiative aimed at strengthen...
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Caribbean countries urged to provide more funding for health sector
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Caribbean countries urged to provide more funding for health sector
December 12, 2025
WASHINGTON,United States (CMC)—The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen...
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Caribbean countries urged to be prepared as region enters increased influenza season
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Caribbean countries urged to be prepared as region enters increased influenza season
December 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to adjust ...
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PAHO launches tool to improve care for women who survive sexual violence
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PAHO launches tool to improve care for women who survive sexual violence
December 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a rapid assessment tool to improve care for women survivors...
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PAHO urges Caribbean to strengthen response to HIV
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PAHO urges Caribbean to strengthen response to HIV
November 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) on Friday urged countries of the Americas, including the Caribbean, to s...
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Parottee residents plead for mental health support
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Parottee residents plead for mental health support
November 20, 2025
Residents of Parottee in St Elizabeth are urgently calling for mental-health assistance for neighbours still struggling emotionally in the aftermath o...
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PAHO scales up emergency health response across the Caribbean following Hurricane Melissa
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PAHO scales up emergency health response across the Caribbean following Hurricane Melissa
November 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it has activated its emergency coordination and response mechanisms...
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