To launch Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023, PAHO’s Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa hosted a regional virtual event. The event counted with the virtual participation of high-level national representatives from the countries in the Americas as well as a panel of experts from governments, partners, technical experts, and civil societies to discuss the importance of strong immunization programs for the Americas.
Watch it again here:
Monday, 24 April 2023 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Other regional and global authorities and partners who have been integral to the success of the immunization program in the Americas were invited to attend the virtual ceremony.
The focus of the event was on the safety and effectiveness of all vaccines to prevent new outbreaks, and on the importance for persons of all ages to receive all vaccine doses for which they are eligible.
Agenda
Master of Ceremony: Kimberly Armengol, Journalist.
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Moment |
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5 min |
Live: Opening and introduction of panelists |
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7 min
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Live: Opening presentation The status of the immunization program in the Americas Dr. Daniel Salas - Executive Manager, Comprehensive Immunization Program |
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3 min
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Video: Message from the First Lady of Panama Ms. Yazmin Colon de Cortizo |
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3 min
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Video: Message from the Minister of Health of Brazil Dr. Nísia Trindade Lima |
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3 min
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Video: Message from the Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados Mr. Jerome Xavier Walcott |
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25 min |
Live round table: Questions to the panel |
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3 min |
Video message from Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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3 min |
Video: Message from Chris Elias, president of the Global Development Division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
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5 min
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Closing remarks from the Director Where do we go from here? Dr. Jarbas Barbosa - PAHO Director |