Mirta Roses Periago

Argentine Epidemiologist. Medical Degree from Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) until January 31, 2013.

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Nevertheless, I will continue defending our people’s right to health.
#determined #push #aja #fighting

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Thank you all for your continued support in promoting public health #PAHOWHO

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Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for the privilege of serving the people of the Americas @PAHOWHO.

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There is a place in the world for soloists, but in public health we play in an orchestra. We are a big team. #globalhealth

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#DidYouKnow During the past century, life expectancy in the hemisphere has gained nearly three decades! #Health #PAHO110

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Happy Birthday @PAHOWHO ! 110 YEARS PROMOTING HEALTH IN THE AMERICAS

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In 1973, smallpox was eradicated from the Americas.
#ididdat

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If a man fails they say “let’s try another one”. If a woman fails they say “you can’t trust a woman”.
#equality

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Just eliminated measles from the americas
#WHOgoals

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People tell me I'm sweet maybe that because of where I work
#worksatPAHO