Jarbas Barbosa
ColombiapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), where he plays a crucial role in public health initiatives across the Americas. With a background in health policy and management, Barbosa has been instrumental in promoting vaccination programs and disease eradication efforts. On World Polio Day 2023, he celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americas being certified free of wild poliovirus, emphasizing the ongoing need for high vaccination coverage and surveillance to prevent the reintroduction of the virus, particularly in light of global challenges.
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PAHO Director Dr Jarbas Barbosa described the signing as an important milestone for The Bahamas and the region.
The Bahamas signs on to regional healthcare alliance with funding details unclear
Bahamas· 2026-08-07
Jarbas Barbosa emphasized the ongoing health emergency following the earthquakes.
Después de los terremotos, ¿la democracia está más cerca o más lejos en Venezuela? / Análisis de Mauricio VargasColombia· 2026-07-22
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization who discussed health challenges following the earthquakes.
Dødstallet stiger til mere end 4000 efter jordskælv i Venezuela
Denmark· 2026-07-11
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization who discussed the health response to the earthquakes.
Suben a 3,899 los muertos tras el doble terremoto en Venezuela
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-10
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization who discussed health challenges following the earthquakes.
Dødstal i Venezuela nærmer sig 4.000 efter jordskælvDenmark· 2026-07-09Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization, discussing the ongoing health emergency in Venezuela.
sin esperanza de hallar más sobrevivientes, ahora acecha el riesgo de epidemias
Argentina· 2026-07-05
Jarbas Barbosa, director of the OPS, emphasized the vulnerability of the Americas to imported cases of measles.
Caso sospechoso de sarampión en Colombia enciende alerta sanitaria en Panamá
Panama· 2026-02-22
Jarbas Barbosa, the director of PAHO, emphasizes that hypertension is one of the deadliest but also one of the most manageable health issues.
PAHO lanceert routekaart voor betere bloeddrukcontrole en het redden van levens – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-12-15Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization (OPS) and is visiting the Dominican Republic to address health concerns.
La violencia contra niños y mujeres es de alta preocupación para la OPSDominican Republic· 2025-12-04Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of PAHO who emphasized the need for continued efforts in the fight against HIV.
PAHO urges Caribbean to strengthen response to HIV | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-01Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization (Paho) and emphasizes the importance of reliable data to address violence against women.
Geweld tegen vrouwen wijdverbreid in de Amerika’s – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-20
Jarbas Barbosa, director of the OPS, emphasized the need for vaccination efforts to combat measles outbreaks.
‘Vacunen a sus hijos’: pediatras panameños advierten sobre riesgo de sarampiónPanama· 2025-11-12Jarbas Barbosa, the director of Paho, emphasized the need for regional cooperation and vaccination efforts to combat the resurgence of measles.
Paho roept op tot gezamenlijke actie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-11Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of the OPS who emphasized the need for political commitment and sustained vaccination to interrupt measles transmission.
Las Américas pierde estatus de región libre de sarampión; OPS insta a países a redoblar esfuerzosDominican Republic· 2025-11-11Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, director of the Pan American Health Organization, discussed the challenges of eliminating measles.
Canada no longer measles-free as outbreaks spread | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of PAHO and emphasizes the importance of resilient primary health care.
Sterke eerstelijnszorg essentieel voor veerkracht in Latijns-Amerika en het Caribisch gebied – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-02
De ceremonie werd bijgewoond door Jarbas Barbosa, directeur van de Pan-Amerikaanse Gezondheidsorganisatie (Paho).
Suriname krijgt certificaat Paho/WHO als officieel malaria-vrij land – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-02
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) who congratulated Simons on her election.
President Simons praat met Paho-topman over versterking samenwerking – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-25
Dr Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of the Pan American Health Organization.
Turning the tide on NCDs and mental health | HealthJamaica· 2025-09-11Jarbas Barbosa is the Paho Director who spoke of a milestone in the long history of cooperation between the organizations.
Caricom en Paho bundelen krachten in nieuwe vijfjarenstrategie voor volksgezondheid – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-30
Dr Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
CARICOM, PAHO launch strategy to strengthen Caribbean health systems
Guyana· 2025-07-28
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr. Jarbas Barbosa attended the launch.
Gardasil 9 launched to combat cervical cancerGuyana· 2025-07-24
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO, spoke at the launch event of the National Suicide and Attempted Suicide Surveillance System.
Suicide surveillance system launched - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-23
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the regional office of the WHO for the Americas.
Vacunación infantil: OMS insta a Panamá a comprobar datos con encuestaPanama· 2025-07-17Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the Pan American Health Organization (OPS) and discusses the economic impact of non-communicable diseases in South America.
La OPS alerta de los altos costos para Suramérica de las enfermedades no transmisibles
Bolivia· 2025-07-15Dr Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization, praised Suriname's efforts in eliminating malaria.
WHO certifies Suriname malaria-free | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-01
Jarbas Barbosa is the Director of Paho who stated that Suriname has done what was necessary to eliminate malaria.
Suriname officieel malaria-vrij verklaard door WHO – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-30Dr Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO Director, emphasized the importance of voluntary blood donation for equitable access to safe blood.
Voluntary blood donation rises in Lat Am and C’bean, but challenges remain - PAHO | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-13
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of the OPS who emphasized the importance of diversifying health technology production.
Panamá apuesta por vacunas propias: centro regional liderado por Paulina FranceschiPanama· 2025-05-06
Jarbas Barbosa is the director of Paho and emphasizes the importance of health workers in healthcare systems.
14 landen in Noord- en Zuid-Amerika hebben tekort aan gezondheidswerkers – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-03