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Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in The Bahamas
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (61+ words) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in The Bahamas Dr Jarbas Barbosa Congratulating The Bahamas for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV Bahamas has received certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for the elimination…...
How The Bahamas ended mother-to-child transmission of HIV
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (788+ words) Throughout years of coordinated care, data-driven action, and community support, the Caribbean country transformed its HIV response to protect mothers and their babies. The Caribbean is the only region outside of Sub-Saharan Africa where women and girls outnumber men and…...
Pre-COSALFA 52 International Seminar analyzes the implementation of emergency vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease as a strategic response tool for potential outbreaks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) The event, held virtually on April 14, 2026, brought together health authorities, international experts, representatives of official veterinary services from the Region, and international organizations, with the aim of presenting and discussing the main conclusions of the Regional Workshop on Emergency Vaccination…...
52nd Ordinary Meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COSALFA)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - 52nd Ordinary Meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COSALFA) Georgetown will host the 52nd Regular Meeting of the South American Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COSALFA) on April 2223. A…...
PAHO supports training of Antigua and Barbuda health workers in DHIS2
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (340+ words) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - PAHO supports training of Antigua and Barbuda health workers in DHIS2 St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 28 January 2026 (PAHO) - On 26-27 January 2026, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and…...