Statement from the PAHO Director on the World Health Day 2026; April 7th.

 

Dr Jarbas Barbosa.




On World Health Day 2026, we call on researchers, health authorities, funders, institutions, and communities to join forces “Together for Science”— to foster innovation research and ensure that every health decision is guided by the strongest evidence. Science saves lives. It improves health and wellbeing and strengthens economies. Over the past decade, PAHO Member States have greatly strengthened their scientific capacity.
Dr Jarbas Barbosa.





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