39th Session of the Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Report to the Director, 2005
Resumen
[Introduction] The Secretariat of the Advisory Committee on Health Research (ACHR) convened the 39th
Meeting of the Committee by request of the Director of the Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO/WHO) in order to review the role of the Committee and discuss its
direction, the importance of its continued operation, and its functioning. These topics were
considered in light of a series of developments, notably the appointment of a new Secretary
of the Committee.
Since its creation in 1932, the ACHR has functioned under different arrangements and has
made various contributions. Among other things, it has helped to formulate policies and
strategies for cooperation on research within PAHO and has reviewed research activities in
which the Organization has participated. For most of its existence the Committee met every
two years, but during the last decade the meetings have been held annually. The Committee
consists of 15 recognized scientists of the Region. This report summarizes the presentations and observations made during the 39th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Health Research of PAHO/WHO, as well as the
recommendations drawn up in the final session of the meeting.
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