PAHO launches Inter-American Task Force to help governments fight NCD On 17 June, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - WHO regional office for the Americas - hosted an event with the intent to launch the "Inter-American Task Force" which aims to support Member States in the prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and their related risk factors. While marketing to children was not explicitly highlighted as an issue during the event, the launch of the Task Force will increase cooperation between LATAM countries to develop policies against NCDs, likely including restrictions on food marketing to children.