Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), originally known as the Pan American Sanitary Bureau, is the world's oldest international public health agency. It serves as the specialized health agency of the <a href="/article/united-nations">United Nations</a> in the Americas and the Regional Office for the <a href="/article/world-health-organization">World Health Organization</a>, dedicated to improving health and living standards across the region.