Mirta Roses Periago

Mirta Roses Periago

Dr. Mirta Roses Periago was director of the Pan American Health Organization from 2003 to 2013. A specialist in epidemiology and infectious diseases, she previously worked for the World Health Organization and is now special envoy for the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

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BRICS champion the fight to end neglected tropical diseases

BRICS champion the fight to end neglected tropical diseases

about 10 years ago // Focus On: Global Health

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa account for more than 30 percent of the world's children at risk for intestinal worm infections. How can they work together to develop a concrete action plan for cooperation against NTDs? Dr. Mirta Roses Periago shares insight in this guest column.

South-South cooperation: Protecting indigenous peoples from NTDs

South-South cooperation: Protecting indigenous peoples from NTDs

over 11 years ago // Mirta Roses Periago on South-South cooperation

Developing and emerging countries can share knowledge, exchange best practices and pursue joint projects to generate tangible solutions to development challenges. A guest opinion by Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, former head of the Pan-American Health Organization.