Washington, DC, January 7, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Journal of Public Health, the scientific publication of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), recently published a special issue dedicated to strengthening primary health care to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas.
This study sought to analyze the current state of the training for and practice of family medicine and family and community medicine to identify gaps and opportunities to implement strategic actions to strengthen the health workforce.
As part of a regional initiative to improve care for noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in vulnerable territories, a specific module of the Essential Conditions Evaluation (ECE) tool of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was developed and implemented in 15 health facilities in Camiri and the Guaraní Kereimba Iyaambae Indigenous Autonomous Government (GAIGKI) in the Bolivian Chaco region between February and May 2024. The objective was to detect gaps, document strengths, and generate useful evidence for territorial planning.
Childhood cancer mortality is disproportionately higher in low- and middle-income countries than high-income countries. The World Health Organization Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer aims for a survival of 60% by 2030. This initiative prioritizes timely diagnosis, access to standardized therapy and supportive care, and prompt management of treatment-related complications. Collaborative work is linked to better performance of health systems and delivery of high-quality care.
To evaluate the post-pandemic regulatory preparedness of countries of the Region of the Americas for emergency authorization of vaccines as of August 2024 and propose recommendations for future public health emergencies.
Special report describing the mechanisms for emergency use authorization of vaccines established in the regulatory frameworks of Latin American and English-speaking Caribbean countries.
Identify the factors associated with lack of maternal and child vaccination during the 2024–2025 pertussis outbreak in Mexico.
Retrospective multicenter study in 20 hospitals across 10 states. Maternal Tdap vaccination (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine) and compliance with the childhood vaccination schedule at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months were recorded. Both χ²/Fisher and Mann–Whitney tests were performed, in addition to logistical regressions to estimate aOR (CI 95%).
Chronic noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with devastating effects on household economies and national growth. The objective of this research is to investigate the knowledge and application of clinical practice guidelines in primary care in Argentina, and to identify barriers and facilitators in the use of evidence-based practices for diagnosis, access, and adherence to noncommunicable disease prevention and control.
Drug use disorders – preventable and treatable conditions – are a challenging and growing public health threat in the Region of the Americas. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the levels and trends of the burden of these disorders across countries in the Americas.
Analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on influenza vaccination coverage in some countries in the Americas.
To compare sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and the outcome severity between confirmed cases of Oropouche fever and dengue in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
