PAHO Director reflects on momentous decade of championing universal health, calls for renewed attention to immunization at Pan American Sanitary Conference
Other health leaders emphasized lessons from COVID-19 and solidarity in shaping the future of health in the region, including preparedness for future emergencies. Washington, DC, 26 September 2022 (PAHO) – At the opening of the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference today, the…
Americas Health Corps – PAHO and the United States present plan to improve quality and availability of health workers in the region
Washington, DC, 26 September, 2022 (PAHO) – Americas Health Corps (AHC), a new initiative to facilitate the training of 500,000 public health professionals over the next five years, was presented today at a side meeting of the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference….
PAHO brings together health authorities from the Americas for its 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference
Delegates will discuss policies to improve mental health, strengthen genomic surveillance, and recover progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, among other issues. The Conference will also elect next PAHO Director. Washington, D.C., 21 September 2022 (PAHO/WHO) – Ministers of Health…
How to choose the right Color for your logo: The ultimate cheat sheet
Colors are strong and make us feel things, and we all have unconscious ties to certain hues. Our likes and dislikes of different colors are based on our past experiences and memories, which make us associate certain colors with good…
Black Pearl Global Investment launches health focused Capital Partner Firm in Jamaica
Black Pearl Global Investments (BPGI) is an asset management firm that invests in companies innovating in the health determinants space, primarily focused on those located in North America, Africa, and the Caribbean. The firm also globally deploys funding in the…
The UWI’s 2022-27 strategic plan aimed at improving its financial health approved and underway
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, Friday, August 26, 2022—Ushered by the success of the regional university’s soaring reputation over the past five years, the 2022-2027 strategic direction for The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has been approved. …
5 ways your mental health impacts your physical health
Many people keep their physical and mental health separate, but it is important to remember that both are connected. People who practice better physical habits are generally happier, and people who struggle with mental health issues tend to be on…
The 6 most popular benefits of delta-8
Cannabis is trending due to its innate nature and health benefits. It has been a medication for many years filled with different chemical compounds. A known chemical is the delta-8 which bonds with the body receptors to generate a mental…
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
Finding the right senior housing is no easy feat. In particular, it’s challenging to know what your loved one’s needs are now – and what they’ll be in the future. The choice between assisted living vs. nursing homes is a common dilemma…
Connecting for Health
Connecting for Health Monthly Newsletter | No. 10 | August 2022 COVID-19 stabilizes in the region, but countries must remain vigilant against the virus and other health emergencies While COVID-19 cases decreased in the Americas for the first time in…
