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PAHO, Red Cross unite to fight disease, child deaths

Published in Blood Weekly, June 13th, 2002

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) signed a landmark agreement with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) on May 15, 2002, to work together to reduce childhood deaths, fight disease, promote blood donation, and improve disaster preparedness.

The agreement was signed by PAHO Director Dr. George Alleyne and Didier Cherpitel, secretary-general of the IFRC at a special ceremony at Federation headquarters. Ministers of Health of the Americas attending the World Health Assembly witnessed the signing.

"The agreement is a new opportunity to bring together governments and civil society to improve health conditions of those who are...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2002-06-13)

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