PAHO calls for stronger regional role in global health reforms
The Pan American Health Organization is requesting more involvement from regional institutions and countries in reforming the global health system. Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa spoke about this at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin. He noted that financial resources are tightening and health services are fragmented. He argued that clearer responsibilities across national and global levels would reduce duplication and improve resource use.
BERLIN, (CMC): The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for greater involvement of countries and regional institutions in reshaping the global health system amid tightening financial resources and concerns over fragmented health services. PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, addressing the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin, said clearer responsibilities at national, regional and global levels could reduce duplication and improve the use of limited resources.