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PAHO calls for countries to prepare health systems amid hurricane season • June 3, 2025, 11:25 AM ET (The Gleaner)
PAHO highlights surge in yellow fever cases across the Americas in 2025 • May 27, 2025, 5:19 PM ET (News-Medical)

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Also Known As PASB • PASO • Pan American Sanitary Bureau • PAHO • Pan American Sanitary Organization
Date December 1902 - present
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
Areas Of Involvement health

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