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	International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to replace United Nations System Accounting Standards (UNSAS) as approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations Washington, DC. PAHO HQ. September 9, 2008.- " ... This is a Corporate Initiative for PAHO - IPSAS supports and enhances objectives of Results Based Management. Furthermore, it ensures transparency in financial budgeting, accounting and reporting, and provides opportunities for comparability among and between international organizations ..." More »

	PAHO address the critical issue of how to support women in the health sciences in Latin America Washington, DC. PAHO HQ. September 3, 2008.- " ... I am delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you all here to think with us on how best to help the women whose scientific efforts provides an underpinning of all that we do ... women in Latin America do not enjoy the same social status as men. Gender equality is a goal yet to be achieved ... the current trend of the rates of HIV infections in women and girls across Latin America, particularly in Caribbean countries, is alarming, Women aged between 15 and 24 account for 45 percent of all HIV infections among adults globally ... I challenge you to think with us on how we could adapt the capacity building program for women researchers and use it to empower women working on AIDS, and women working on environmental health issues so they can take their place among the thinkers and change agents for a healthier world ..." Director's opening speech ť at the meeting of Women Experts on HIV and Environmental Health Research. .

	Towards Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV and Syphilis as a public health problem in the Caribbean Mexico City. August 3-8, 2008.- " ... The satellite session held on Sunday regarding achievement of Universal Access in the Caribbean and current realities clearly highlighted the potential of the region to make rapid progress towards the Universal Access goal. On the other hand, the need to ensure comprehensive quality care to pregnant women and their infants to sustain achievements on prevention of vertical transmission of HIV was identified as a must." Dr. Roses address as keynote speaker ť at the XVII International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2008. .

	PAHO Director co-chair an special session on HIV/AIDS for the Latin America region at AIDS 2008 Mexico City. August 3-8, 2008. XVII International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2008.- PAHO Director co-chair the special session on HIV for Latin America region with Carlos Passarelli, Deputy Director of the Brazilian National AIDS Programme and Director of the International Center for Technical Cooperation on HIV/AIDS. The session focused the discussion about the actions taken in the Latin American region since the FORO and CONCASIDA 2007 and what has to be done to establish formal links between regional conferences and International AIDS conferences. More »

	Pan American Alliance for Nutrition and Development Washington, D.C. Julio 25, 2008.- Top United Nations experts on Latin America and the Caribbean agreed on the establishment of the Pan American Alliance for Nutrition and Development. PAHO Director Roses noted that, despite overall improvements in nutritional status at the aggregate level in Latin America and the Caribbean, 52 million people in the region are still undernourished, and 9 million children under 5 are chronically malnourished. The Pan American Alliance for Nutrition and Development would promote better nutrition not just through food production and distribution but with a broad range of actions, ranging from safer cooking stoves and safe water to urban agriculture and sustainable use of natural resources. PAHO Press Release: U.N. Experts Warn on New Threats to MDG Progress in Latin America and the Caribbean [Spanish version: Director's Presentation Director's Newsletter .

	PAHO became the new chair of the UNAIDS Regional Directors Group (RDG). The Regional Directors Group of UNAIDS Cosponsors in Latin America and the Caribbean had a very successful biannual meeting at PAHO Headquarters on July 25, 2008. The RDG, as it is commonly called, adopted several policies to guide and strengthen the UN joint action against HIV/AIDS at country level. Among these was a policy adapting the Division of Labor to better take into account the mandates and strengths of each of the UNAIDS cosponsors in Latin America and the Caribbean. PAHO became the new Chair of the RDG for the 2008/2009 period, a role it played when the RDG was founded in 2003. UNICEF becomes the new Vice-Chair. .

	Safe Surgery Saves Lives: a Pan-American Perspective Washington, D.C. 25 June 2008.- 'PAHO participation on "Safe Surgery Saves Lives" is an important step to bring forward the patient safety agenda in the Americas'. Dr. Mirta Roses, PAHO Director welcoming remarks at the Second Global Patient Safety Challenge: "SAFE SURGERY SAVES LIVES INITIATIVE". See also: Director's Newsletter More »

	Director's Presentation to the OAS Permanent Council Washington, D.C. June 19, 2008.- Briefing Session to the Permanent Ambassadors to the Organization of American States and others Estate Members Ambassadors. Presentation 142nd Session of the Executive Committee Opens with Important Goals for the Health of the Peoples of the Americas .

	Primary Health Care: A New Vision for the Fourth Decade Washington, D.C. May 30, 2008.- Director's speech at the special session on Primary Health Care at the Global Health Council Annual Conference 2008. 2008 mark the 30th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration. The principles of equitable access to affordable health care, using primary health care (PHC) as the tool to turn these principles into practice, remain as valid today as they did in 1978. More »

	Primary Health Care for the New Century Geneva Health Forum 2008. 25 May 2008.- 'In the spirit of this Forum, and to successfully address the health determinants and affirm the right to health, I invite you to join me in building a multi-stakeholder coalition of interested parties, to ensure that a health system based on Primary Health Care represents a feasible and politically appealing policy option.' Speech delivered by Dr. Roses, PAHO's Director in the opening ceremony of the Health Forum 2008 that took place during the celebration of the 61st World Health Assembly. More »

	Global Health and the United Nations. Dr. Mirta Roses, Director of PAHO, attended a United Nations Secretary-General meeting Atlanta, Georgia. May 8-9, 2008. Carter Center.- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and about 40 global health leaders at the Carter Center to focus world attention on maternal health care. At the Carter Center, health leaders discussed the United Nations Millennium Development Goals - eight goals to be reached worldwide by 2015. Main messages from the meeting focuses on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as the best framework around which we can all rally to improve global health. More »

	2008 World Day for Safety and Health at Work Washington, D.C. May 1st., 2008.- Director's closing remarks at PAHO HQ Ceremony. 'Since the launch of the PAHO Workers' Health Regional Plan of Action in 1999, several milestones have been attained to help improve the lives and well-being of million of workers, their families, and communities in the Americas. Over the years, there has been an increase in awareness of the role and influence of our environment and workplace environment on our health. This has been possible through the advocacy and work of local, national, and international leaders in the field of occupational and environmental health. This day provides us with an opportunity to recognize the commitment of the global community that works towards a common goal: improving the health and safety of workers.' Director's closing remarks ť Director's Newslettter - 2008 World Day for Safety and Health at Work ť .

	Venezuela carries out with universal standards on vaccination Venezuela has achieved to carry out with the universal standards on vaccination, ratified the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Mirta Roses. The maximum health authority of the continent expressed that the coverage reached by Venezuela show that there is a great sense of organization and coordination for the work, not only with the campaign against rubella but also what is being fulfilled with the Vaccination Week in the Americas. More » More in PDF;»

	PAHO and UNICEF Working Together to support LAC Countries PAHO Press Release. Washington, D.C., April 25, 2008.- Top officials and technical experts from UNICEF visited the Pan American Health Organization to discuss areas of joint collaboration including water and sanitation, nutrition, social support for mothers and children, work in health emergencies and risk communications focusing on pregnant women, children and adolescents. Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, Director of PAHO and Dr. Nils Kastberg, Director of the UNICEF Regional Office shared the moral imperatives of helping excluded populations to address the unfinished agenda and accelerate progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Read more ť OPS XXI en acción. Dr. Mirta Roses' presentation at the opening of the meeting. [Spanish version] PAHO - UNICEF: Comprometidos por la Salud Poem written by Dr. Nils Kastberg, UNICEF's Director on the occasion of Dr. Roses inauguration ceremony on February 1st, 2008. [Spanish version] .

	Director of the Pan American Health Organization opens the first Latin American Conference in Research and Innovation for Health Global Forum for Health Research. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 15 - 18 April 2008.- In her visit to Brazil, Dr. Mirta Roses fulfilled an extensive agenda, she also accompanied the visit to PANAFTOSA of Dr. Luis Sambo, WHO's Regional Director for Africa, which reflects the history of joint effort from the organizations, and represents an important exchange for the information systems and basic data in Health. See also: 2o. Congresso da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) sobre DST-AIDS. Mesa coordenada pela Diretora da Organizaçăo Pan-Americana da Saúde (Opas), Mirta Roses Periago. More »

	PAHO Director at the launching of the VI Vaccination Week in the Americas April 19-26, 2008.- Vaccination Week in the Americas 2008. Pictures from the launching event. VWA_April2008.ppt

	PAHO working to improve public health, equity, and health systems at the 42nd Session of the Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR/CAIS) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 13 - 15 April 2008.- Dr. Mirta Roses, PASB Director, convened the 42nd Session of the Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 13-15 April, 2007. Although research has been always present in PAHO's activities, this is the first time that the Organization is developing an explicit policy for consultation with member states, to guide its research activities in keeping with international mandates that underline the key role of research in attaining the Millenium Development Goals and in improving public health, equity, and health systems. More »

	PAHO Director presents the award Champion of Health to Fundación Selva Negra Washington, D.C., 7 de April del 2008.- The PAHO designation honors Selva Negra's efforts in environmental conservation and social development, causes that are being promoted as part of the 2008 World Health Day campaign, "Protecting Health from Climate Change." PAHO Press Release .

	OUR Planet, OUR Health, OUR Future - They are in OUR Hands. Washington, D.C. PAHO HQ. April 7, 2008.- "...We need a comprehensive Framework for Action to properly address climate change and its impact on health: addressing Evidence, implementing Adaptation mechanisms in the health sector, and providing Leadership..." Celebrating World Health Day 2008 at PAHO More »

	PAHO Walk for Health 2008 Washington, D.C. April 5, 2008.- Successful Walk for Health Event at PAHO HQ. More than 150 staff members and their families joined this saturday walking for health to celebrate World Health Day 2008. Pictures from the Walk .

	WHO Global Policy Group (OMS GPG) Beijing, China, 26-28 March 2008.- WHO Senior policy-makers meeting. WHO Director General and Regional Directors met in China in a Global Policy Group Retreat to discuss about WHO main policy issues. More »

	Building concrete, viable outputs and constructive proposals for injury prevention and safety promotion Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. March 15, 2008.- We need to target the causes and risk factors for violence and traffic injuries. Director's Speech at the inauguration ceremony at the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion. More »

	Globalization and injuries in the context of the Americas Merida. Mexico. Marzo 15, 2008.- Director's presentation during the celebration of the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion at the panel "Globalization and Injury", which had the participation of many ministers of health from the Americas. Presentation ť See also: Declaracíón Ministerial sobre Prevención de Violencia y Lesiones en las Américas [Spanish version] .

	Report of the Panamerican Health Organization to the permanent council of the OAS Washington, D.C. March 12, 2008.- Dr. Roses delivered her presentation to OAS Permanent Council, briefing the PAHO health achievements and challenges from the last 5 years as an specialized health agency from the inter-american system. Director's Presentation Director's Speech Video [Spanish version] .

	PAHO Director: Gender Inequality is Completely Unacceptable Washington, D.C., March 10, 2008 (PAHO) More than a third of women in Latin America and the Caribbean have suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partners, more than 22,000 die each year in childbirth from preventable causes, and women and girls account for a growing proportion of all new cases of HIV. These and similar examples of gender inequality are "completely unacceptable," said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Mirta Roses today at an event celebrating International Women's Day 2008, held at PAHO headquarters in Washington, D.C. Read more ť .

	Gender Equality: Let's Get Real Director's speech at the celebration of International Women's Day 2008. "... We need to get real about the persistently high rates of gender based violence, about the stubbornly high and unjust rates of maternal mortality, about the increasing casualties from accidents among our men and boys, about the alarming HIV infections among women and girls, especially in our Caribbean countries, about the essential and unpaid care, about women and men's different needs and realities, about health differences between women and men, about funding women's empowerment ..." More »

	OMS/OPS : nous sommes engagés ŕ soutenir Haďti 13 février 2008.- En Haďti dans le cadre de la réunion annuelle des représentants de l'OPS/OMS de la Caraďbe, qui se tient pour la premičre fois en Haďti, la directrice régionale de l'OMS/OPS pour les Amériques, le docteur Mirta Roses, a déclaré : " nous sommes totalement engagés ŕ soutenir Haďti afin qu'il progresse dans la réalisation des Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement ". Elle intervenait, en effet, au cours d'une conférence de presse tenue le 13 février ŕ Port-au-Prince. More in PDF;»

	Dr. Roses' Opening Remarks at the PAHO consultation meeting on WHO Research Strategy. Washington, D.C. HQ. February 8, 2008.- The definition of a health research strategy will provide a critical tool for managing and organizing research activities within WHO and its regional offices. It should also guide and support member states in organizing health research. The governments of the Americas have made research a regional priority as stated in the health agenda for the Americas. PAHO is responding to this call for action by drafting its own health research policy. ." More »

	Dr. Mirta Roses Inaugural Address as Director of the Pan American Health Organization February 1, 2008.- "This is above all a day of commitment. Today I renew my oath to devote myself tirelessly, day by day, hour by hour, to keeping PAHO at the forefront of the response to the regional and global challenges in public health and, particularly, to serve as an instrument for bringing good health to the most neglected, vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded populations." More »

	WHO Director General, Dr. Margaret Chan at the PAHO's Director sworn ceremony Washington, D.C. February 1, 2008.-Video speech of Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the Inaugural ceremony of Dr. Mirta Roses as Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for a second term. Video .

	Dr. Mirta Roses sworn in for 2nd term at PAHO Washington, D.C. February 1, 2008. [PAHO Release].- Dr. Mirta Roses, the first woman in charge of the oldest health institution in the world, today begins her second term as Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), saying "As we envision the future, we can dare to dream about events that will become a part of the long history of successes achieved by those who came before us." Read more ť .

	Education, prevention, treatment, testingessential tools to combat HIV Washington, D.C. January 29, 2008. [PAHO Release]. Education, prevention, treatment and testing are essential tools to combat HIV in the USA and elsewhere in the Americas, ((PAHO) Deputy Director, Dr. Cristina Beato said today during a keynote speech to the National Latino/Hispanic AIDS Leadership Summit gathered in Washington, D.C. Read More ť .

	WHO Executive Board reappoints Dr Mirta Roses as Regional Director for the Americas Geneva, January 24, 2008 (PAHO). Dr Mirta Roses was reappointed as Regional Director for the Americas by the World Health Organization's Executive Board today, and will begin her second five-year term as Regional Director for the Americas after being sworn in at a Washington ceremony February 1. Dr Roses' Acceptance Speech: English / Espańol / Portuguęs / Français PAHO Release ť .

	Canada, PAHO sign strategic cooperation framework Washington, D.C. November 20, 2007.- The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Mirta Roses, and the Permanent Representative of Canada to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Graeme C. Clark, today signed a master framework document that represents an important step forward in the strategic relationship between PAHO and the Canadian government. Read more .

	Partnership for Health Development Geneva, Switzerland. November 12, 2007.- "The achievement of MDG related with health, is a crucial event to sustain the achievements of others MDGs and to improve life conditions of opulations. Partnerships for Health Development (PHDs) have a major role to play in this endeavour. Indeed, a key reason for establishing such partnerships and funds stemmed from global concern about the burden of disease pandemics, and the need to accelerate action substantially if global targets were to be achieved. A fundamental strategy of Partnerships for Health Development has been to work in new ways to expand effective collaboration including promoting greater participation by civil society and the private sector - and increase access to resources to serve those in need". Dr. Roses presentation at the Plenary session on Partnerships and WHO. Partnerships for Health Development - Background Document Three Day Policy Dialogue Agenda .

	Dr. Chan's opening remarks at the Fourth Global Meeting of Heads of WHO Country Offices Geneva, Switzerland. 12 November 2007.- "We all know that health problems, and the capacity to address them, vary considerably from region to region. Each country has its own unique set of threats to health. Health is affected by cultural beliefs, such as those that influence the status of women or stigmatize people with certain diseases. Health is influenced by political systems and the quality of governance. Health systems are themselves highly context-specific, shaped by history, and by the social, cultural, and political environment. These observations lead us to an obvious conclusion: this Organizations decentralized structure is an asset. It follows a time-honoured principle: delegation of responsibility to the level of greatest operational efficiency." Read more .

	Six countries take formal, concrete step towards preventing patient safety problems. A group of six countries, including two Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Member States, took a bold step today in Washington, D.C., to vigorously develop and implement standardized protocols related to patient safety solutions over the next five years. Dr. Carissa Etienne, Assistant Director along with several PAHO leaders and experts attended the ceremony. Read more Seis países acuerdan implementar soluciones para prevenir problemas de seguridad del paciente. .

	Serving our hopeful, striving peoples who aspire to better living and health conditions is the purpose of our efforts. Director's Election Video Washington D.C. October 3, 2007.- "With humility, unwavering dedication, and the steadfast support that all of you and our partners and allies in health development have given me, I shall continue to advance PAHOs noble mission on behalf of public health in the Region. The 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference, the most important meeting of the Governing Bodies of the Pan American Health Organization, today reelected Dr. Mirta Roses Periago as Director of this prestigious health institution serving the Americas for five more years. Acceptance Speech: English / Spanish / French / Portuguese .

	Hemisphere's Health Authorities to Gather at PAHO in the 27th Panamerican Sanitary Conference. Washington, D.C., September 27, 2007 (PAHO) The annual meeting of the Americas' top health authorities is taking place at Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 1-5. The 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference bring together ministers of health and other high-level delegates from PAHO member countries to discuss health policies and actions to address the region's major health challenges. PAHO Press Release Autoridades de Salud de las Américas se reúnen en la OPS en la 27a Conferencia Sanitaria Panamericana. .

	New Initiatives and Opportunities for Global Health New York, NY. September 20-21, 2007.- Dr. Mirta Roses, Director of the Pan American Health Organization attented an important meeting last week organized by the Rockefeller Brohers Fund. The Director participated in a Panel named Pandemic threats & public health surveillance, under the Public Health subject. Emerging infectious diseases have caused significant global human and economic loss and disproportionately threaten the health and livelihoods of poor people. More »

	Dr. Roses' Talking Points at the Regional Summit on Chronic Non_Communicable Diseases. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. September 15, 2007. - "I am honored to have been invited to this special Summit of CARICOM Heads of Government. Let me congratulate you for the leadership and strategic vision you are demonstrating in uniting to stop the chronic disease epidemic that is undermining human and economic development prospects of economies which can ill afford them. It is clear that for the Caribbean, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) need to include NCDs, since the current epidemic also needs to be curbed before 2015." More in PDF;»

	Social Cohesion and Protection in Health, important objectives for constructing more inclusive societies in Ibero-America Iquique, Chile. Julio 9-10, 2007.- The Ministers of Health of Ibero-America have concurred that health "constitutes one of the pillars" of social cohesion, and affirmed their support for equal access to this right on the first day of the IX Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Health, held in Iquique, Chile. More »

	140th Session of the Executive Committee of PAHO Concludes with Commitments to New Goals for Health in the Region Washington, D.C. PAHO HQ. Junio 25-29, 2007.- Relevant health topics were highlighted in the 140th Session of the Executive Committee of PAHO, an important meeting of the Organization's Governing Bodies preceding the 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference, scheduled for October 1-5. The Interim Financial Report of the Director for 2006, the Proposed Program Budget for 2008-2009, and the Proposed Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 were also important organizational topics that were discussed. Achievements, Challenges and Leadership, is the subject Dr. Roses addressed during the presentation of her proposed candidacy to the accredited members of the Executive Committee of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau. More »

	Health is essential for sustainable democracy in Americas. Washington, D.C. PAHO HQ. June 20, 2007.- Ambassadors' pronouncement during the presentation of Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, Director of the Pan American Health Organization to the OAS Ambassadors Permanent Council on the upcoming 140th Session of PAHO's Executive Committee, which will be held next week at PAHO HQ. Director's presentation. Briefing Session to the Permanent Ambassadors to the Organization of American States. [Release is available in Spanish, English version will be updated soon] More »

	Fulbright-PAHO Interns in Public Health and Interns from the PAHO Internship Program meet the Director Washington, D.C. PAHO HQ. June 21, 2007.- "Senior PAHOs Interns" as the Director called them meet to celebrate the second year of the Fulbright-PAHO Internship in Public Health. The Pan American Health Organization has a 23 years history of developing international public health professionals through their International Public Health Professional Program and more recently their Internship and Fulbright Internship Programs. Several hundred professionals have graduated from these programs that are an invaluable partner for the work and leadership of the Organization in the region and across the world. More »

	New Life for Primary Health Care: the Social Determinants of Health. Vancouver, Canada. 7-9 June 2007.- Director presentation at the 8th Commissioners' meeting of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health. Any approach to improve health should be linked within a broader economic, social and political context, and should allow for the inclusion of multiple actors and sectors. PAHO understands Primary Health Care (PHC) as an integral part of the development of Health Systems. More »

	Latin America and the Caribbean: United in Diversity toward Universal Access Buenos Aires, Argentina. 20 April 2007.- Turn the HIV epidemic around through an integrated response prevention, care, and treatment, in a social environment marked by respect and the exercise of human rights, including the right to health, inclusion, and zero tolerance for stigma and discrimination. Closing remarks of Dr. Mirta Roses, PAHO's Director at the IV Latin American and Caribbean Forum on HIV/AIDS/STI. More »

	We welcome you to the daily struggle to ensure that together we do live out the Organization's values to the fullest. Washington, D.C., HQ. April 27, 2007.- Welcome remarks Dr. Cristina Beato's swearing in ceremony delivered by Dr. Carissa Etienne, PAHO's Assistant Director. More »

	Let us each do our part to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding. Washington, D.C., HQ. March 8, 2007. - Director's speaking notes at the celebration of International Women's Day at PAHO HQ. Dr. Roses welcome the ambassadors, delegations and personalities that gather today in PAHO to celebrate the 2007 International Women's Day,- "a date when women around the world, celebrate their achievements and take stock of progress made towards achieving gender equity". More »

	RDG on HIV/AIDS scaling up regional responses in Latin America and the Caribbean. New York, NY. February 26, 2007. - Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, Director of the Pan American Health Organization lead the PAHO delegation that participated in the Regional Directors Group Meeting on HIV/AIDS (LAC RDG on HIV/AIDS) at UNDP HQs. The LAC RDG on HIV/AIDS have long recognized that HIV/AIDS is a global crisis, which calls for an immediate response. PAHO will work closely with other agencies in the implementation of the work plan 2007. More »

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