Press conference: Hypertension and other health issues in the Americas
| WHEN: Thursday, May 11, 11:00 am ET (Washington, DC Time). SUBJECT: Hypertension is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death in the Americas, responsible for the loss of around 2 million lives each year. As we approach World Hypertension Day (17 May), PAHO experts will provide an update on hypertension in the region and how to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. HOW: Via ZOOM, pre-registration required: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZecFZckkRTGPH2BG8OpuZA#/registration Questions can be submitted prior to the briefing via email at mediateam@paho.org. WHO: Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director, PAHO Dr. Anselm Hennis, Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO Dr. Silvana Luciani, Chief, Noncommunicable Diseases, Violence, and Injury Prevention, PAHO NOTE TO JOURNALISTS Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom and register with your name and media outlet. Kindly note that only questions from media outlets will be taken. After registration, you should receive an email with the confirmation and the final link to join the media briefing. Questions can also be submitted in advance and live during the press conference via the Q&A button. Please connect at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the press conference. If there are any problems with the connection, please note that the press conference will also be broadcast on YouTube (PAHO TV). Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese and French. |
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