Podcast - Let’s Talk About Health: Science, experts, and solutions for the Americas
Welcome to Let’s Talk About Health, the official podcast and videocast of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This is a space designed to provide you with updated, science-based information on the health topics that affect us all in the Americas. Here, recognized experts share their knowledge so you can learn about public health trends, the latest data, and solutions that can transform lives.
Staying informed with reliable sources enables you to make decisions that improve your health, your community’s well-being, and that of the entire region. In each episode, we explore current challenges, scientific breakthroughs, and practical strategies for a healthier future.
The series is released every two weeks and is available on YouTube @PAHO TV, YouTube Music, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other PAHO platforms such as Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Episode list
Maternal health remains an urgent challenge in the Region of the Americas, where nearly 8,000 women die each year from pregnancy- and childbirth-related causes, despite the fact that most of these deaths are preventable. In the Safe Motherhood episode of PAHO's podcast Let's Talk About Health, Dr. Suzanne Serruya analyzes the main causes of…
In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we explore the growing interest in GLP-1 medications—originally used for type 2 diabetes but now popular for their impact on weight loss. Together with Fabio da Silva Gomes, Regional Nutrition Advisor at PAHO, we analyze how they work, their actual benefits, the risks associated with their inappropriate…
In this special episode of Hablemos de Salud, PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa offers an in‑depth look at the health landscape in the Americas in 2026. Through a clear and insightful conversation, he discusses recent progress, persistent challenges, and the urgent priorities needed to strengthen the region’s health systems. From preparedness for…
Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented and eliminated, yet it continues to claim the lives of thousands of women in Latin America. In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we speak with Mauricio Maza, regional advisor on cancer at the Pan American Health Organization, about what cervical cancer is, its link to the human…
In episode 19 of Let's Talk About Health, we explore a topic that concerns millions globally: lower back pain. With over 600 million people affected by back pain, this condition has become the leading cause of disability worldwide. We speak with Gustavo Pérez Reina, disability and rehabilitation advisor at the PAHO, and explore the causes behind…
In this podcast episode, we explore HIV prevention and the innovative tools that can change the course of the epidemic. Infectious disease specialist Hortencia Peralta explains the current situation in Latin America, the importance of HIV testing as the gateway to prevention, and details what PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is, its oral and…
Violence against women is a public health crisis that affects millions across Latin America and the Caribbean. In this episode of Let's Talk about Health, we speak with Britta Baer, Regional Advisor on Violence Prevention at PAHO, about the magnitude of the problem, its impact on physical and mental health, and the critical role of the health…
In this episode of Let's Talk About Health, we speak with Dr. Pilar Ramón Pardo, an expert from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Discover what "superbugs" are, why antibiotics are losing effectiveness, and what actions we can take to avoid a post-antibiotic era. Learn how to protect…
In this new episode of Let's Talk About Health, we're going to talk about our mental health. We're joined by Carmen Martínez Viciana, Regional Advisor on Mental Health and Substance Use at PAHO.