Joint Toxicology Network at the Latin American Regional Level

The Environmental Health Program of the Pan American Health Organization has established goals to be able to comply with the resolutions of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. As an integral part of the Environmental Health Program, the Pan American Center for Human Ecology and Health (ECO) must contribute to the achievement of these goals. Generally speaking, there is a scarcity of toxicology professionals in the Region of the Americas. In order to ameliorate this situation, it is suggested that activities in the areas of training professionals, conducting research, dissemination of information, and publishing of educational materials be undertaken. It is proposed that the "Joint Toxicology Network at the Regional Level" be created. The objectives of such a network would be the promotion and encouragement of activities in the area of toxicology; assistance to countries in identifying their needs; encouragement of information exchange, publication and training in toxicology; and support of the Toxicology Information Centers. In order to achieve the Network objectives, it is suggested that activities be undertaken by the national groups belonging to the network.