When?:
Monday, 22 April 2024 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Washington D.C.)
Where?:
Live streaming on PAHO's YouTube channel (@PAHOTV)
Moderator:
Ms. Luciana Viegas
Agenda:
Subject and panelists
Opening and introductory video
Opening presentation: Successes and challenges of the Regional Immunization Program, including the PAHO Revolving Fund.
Dr. Daniel Salas, Executive Director, Special Program Comprehensive Immunization
Message from Ambassador John Nkengasong, Director of the Bureau of Health Security and Diplomacy, US State Department
Video message
Message Dr. Mary Munive, Vice President and Minister of Health of Costa Rica
Video message
Message Dr. Nisia Trinidade, Minister of Health of Brazil
Video message
Discussion on the successes and future of the regional immunization program of the Americas, with participation from:
- Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO’s Director
- Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness of Belize
- Dr. Ximena Aguilera Sanhueza, Minister of Health of Chile
- Dr. Jesus Osteicochea Suarce, Vice minister of the Collective Health Networks, of the Ministry for Popular Power of Health of Venezuela
Message from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Video message
Vaccination operations in Ecuador
Video
Message from Dr. Eladio Pérez, Vice Minister of Collective Health of the Dominican Republic
Video message
Closing remarks from PAHO’s Director: “Where do we go from here?”
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director, PAHO