A public health coordinating body whose membership and mandate are limited to the countries of one continent or major world region. Belongs here: a continental center for disease control or comparable regional public health body. Does not belong here: a body with global or non-regional membership, grouped under international health agencies.
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1. Wikipedia: Pan American Health Organization
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The organization was founded in December 1902. It was originally called the Pan-American Sanitary Bureau. It has been described as the world's first international public health organization.
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