Category: Campaigns
World Hepatitis Day- 28 July 2018
To mark the July 28, World Day Against Viral Hepatitis, and strengthen the need for people to seek diagnosis and prevention of these diseases. The World Health Organization, launches the theme of the Hepatitis 2018 campaign. “Hepatitis, it’s time to diagnose, treat and cure.” Activities under this theme can help achieve the following country-specific […]
World Birth Defects Day
Promoting health through the life-course: More than 8 million babies worldwide are born each year with a serious birth defect. Birth defects are a leading cause of death in the first year of life, and babies who survive may be physically or mentally disabled, taking a costly toll on their families, communities and nations. The […]
World Day Against Cancer 2018
The global cancer community commemorates World Cancer Day, on February 4, with the slogan “We can. I can”. PAHO joins this effort to promote how everyone, together or individually, can help reduce the global burden of cancer, focusing on prevention by reducing risk factors, and control, by improving access to early diagnosis and adequate […]
Human Rights Day. 10 Dec. 2017
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that […]
World AIDS Day _ 01 dez. 2017
World AIDS Day is celebrated each year on December 1st. It provides an opportunity to increase awareness, education and a greater understanding of HIV as a global public health issue. This year, the Pan American Health Organization has proposed the following theme: “Everybody counts. End AIDS”. On the eve of World AIDS Day, PAHO […]
World Breastfeeding Week: 1st-7th August 2017
Maternal and child nutrition contributes to more than one-third of child mortality and 10% of the total global disease burden. Of the nutrition factors associated with child mortality, stunting, severe acute malnutrition and intrauterine growth retardation constitute the major risk factors. Therefore, reducing infant and young child stunting is essential for achieving the Millennium […]
World Hepatitis Day: 28 July 2017
Viral hepatitis infection affects 400 million people worldwide — over 10 times the number of people infected with HIV. Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment. Yet, hepatitis […]
World No Tobacco Day: 2017
Tobacco – a threat to development Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2017 is “Tobacco – a threat to development.” About […]
World Health Day: 7 April 2017
“Depression: let’s talk” says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support […]
Yellow fever_2017
Yellow fever remains a major public health threat in the Americas. Although vaccination coverage has improved in endemic areas, sporadic cases and outbreaks continue to occur. Since epidemiological week (EW) 1 to EW 9 of 2017, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, and Suriname have reported suspected and confirmed yellow fever cases. […]
