PAHO

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PAHO
Stands forPan American Health Organization
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PAHO stands for Pan American Health Organization, an international organization abbreviation.

International public health agency for the Americas, which also serves as the World Health Organization's regional office for the region.

Example: PAHO warned of a rise in measles cases across the region.

Usage notes

Founded in 1902, it is the world's oldest international public health agency. It runs a Revolving Fund through which countries jointly buy vaccines at lower prices. It is also a specialized organization of the Organization of American States.

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