https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/33948 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:29:25 GMT 2021-08-11T14:29:25Z https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34253 Remarks by Prof. Paulo M. Buss Upon Receiving the Abraham Horwitz Award for Excellence in Leadership in Inter-American Public Health; Palabras del Profesor Paulo M. Buss al recibir el premio Abraham Horwitz a la excelencia en el liderazgo en la salud pública interamericana; Palavras do Prof. Paulo M. Buss ao receber O prêmio Abraham Horwitz à Excelência em Lideranca em Saúde Pública Interamericana Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34253 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34249 Remarks of the Director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau at the Opening of the Photo Exhibit Commemorating "Wellness Week in The Americas". Dr. Mirta Roses Periago; Inauguración de la Exposición Fotográfica en conmemoración de la "Semana del bienestar en las américas". Dra. Mirta Roses Periago; Inauguração de exposição fotográfica comemorando a "Semana do Bem-Estar nas Américas". Dra. Mirta Roses Periago; Inauguration de l'exposition Photographique en Commemoration de la « Semaine du Bien-Etre dans les Ameriques ». Dr Mirta Roses Periago "Achieving health for all is a dream we all share, and the beauty of it is that we can all help make it happen. High-level political and government policymakers, like those who could not honor us with their presence today, can do it, and so can academic research institutions and think-tanks, such as the World Economic Forum, so well represented here by Eva, and others, both in this city and in our countries. And of course, so can public health workers and professionals. Nevertheless, certain challenges must be taken up by all sectors of government and society as a whole. The silent epidemic of noncommunicable diseases, which has devastating health, economic, and social impacts, is a challenge that can only be met by a concerted effort. Effective public policies are needed, but we must also be willing to make lifestyle changes essential for preventing these diseases, as well as to participate in the collective effort as members of the community...As the photos in the exhibit show, we can all follow their lead. We can all take an active part in the work of preventing diseases and mitigating the impact of this silent epidemic. These beautiful pictures show us people from the Americas of different ages and conditions and from different contexts and places who are asking for and appreciate the opportunities they are offered to adopt healthy habits, eat right, and exercise. Let’s enjoy this exhibit, intensely promote these good examples, and devote our creativity and energies to Wellness Week in the Americas, this year and every year!" Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34249 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34245 Acceptance Speech by the Director-Elect of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau; Discurso de aceptación de la Directora Electa de la Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana; Discurso de Aceitação da Diretora Eleita da Repartição Sanitária Pan-Americana; Discours d'investiture du Directeur élu du Bureau sanitaire panaméricain, Dr Carissa Étienne "Today I am humbled. Humbled by the faith you have shown in me to lead this great Organization. For a woman from one of the smallest nations in the world to be elected to the helm of our distinguished and beloved PAHO is truly an honor and a privilege for me and my country, Dominica. I pledge to you that I shall do my best to live up to what I know are your high expectations. This year we celebrate PAHO’s 110th birthday as the leading health agency of the inter-American system, and its 64th year as WHO’s Regional Office for the Americas. Throughout its long history, PAHO has played a seminal role in the health development of this Region, and remains uniquely placed to catalyze progress in advancing public health. This is a time and an opportunity for renewal. Successful organizations must be able to simultaneously hold on to their proven core values and principles, and to innovate. Dr. Roses has provided great vision and leadership for PAHO over the last 10 years...Our Region is strong. We now see political stability and economic prosperity in the Region at unprecedented levels. At the same time, there are millions of people, some of them in our wealthiest Member States, that do not have access to the social determinants of health or the health care they desperately need. Seventy -four million people live in conditions of extreme poverty. This is a reflection of the inequities that afflict many of our Member States and our Region, and present a challenge to us all to strive for social justice, to ensure social inclusion, and to be proactive in addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized peoples...I close as I started, humbly assuming the role you have seen fit to grant me. Pledging to work with each and every one of you as we carry PAHO into the next phase of its long and illustrious history." Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34245 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34231 List of Participants; Lista de participantes; Liste des participants; Lista do participantes Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/34231 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z