The region of the Americas was the 1st to be certified polio-free by WHO in 1994, after the concerted efforts of thousands of vaccinators, epidemiologists and PAHO.

Today, countries are urged to protect this historic achievement. Learn why ⬇️.
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#PAHO120

Eliminating #ViolenceAgainstWomen requires partnership across organizations and sectors. We all have a role to play! 👮🙋🤵🙍

💪 UNITE the #16Days of activism to end #ViolenceAgainstWomen and girls.

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#OrangeTheWorld, #YouAreNotAlone https://t.co/wSbQ67cfK9

Since 1970, #YellowFever has re-emerged as a public health threat in the Americas.

A WHO strategy driven by PAHO in the Americas 🌎 seeks to vaccinate nearly one billion people by 2026.

To learn more, visit ⬇.
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#PAHO120

Giving birth is a natural event, but 120 years ago, it was often life-threatening.

For over a century, PAHO has been helping countries to standardize care and reduce mortality rates by implementing safer practices.

Learn more 👇.
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#PAHO120

#ViolenceAgainstWomen starts early.

21% of young women have experienced violence by a partner by the time they reach their mid-twenties.

Take action now to empower all girls and women to live free from violence.

UNITE! 💪

👉 paho.org/en/campaigns/i…

#16Days #YouAreNotAlone https://t.co/1NACx2WoOk

“#PAHO120 years is an extraordinary milestone.
120 years of successes and very few failures in constant cooperation with and between countries. I am immensely proud to have served this organization.”- Dr. Carlyle Guerra de Macedo, PAHO Director Emeritus.
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RT @DrTedros: For 120 years, @pahowho has played a key role in global health, from eradicating smallpox to controlling new and emerging dis…

"PAHO has been instrumental in eradicating smallpox and played a leading role in the control of new and emerging diseases. I congratulate @DirOPSPAHO and the PAHO family on this major milestone."

Director-General of @WHO @DrTedros on #PAHO120 anniversary.
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