Health Emergencies

The objective of the Pan American Health Organization's (PAHO) work in Health Emergencies is to increase the health sector resilience to emergencies and disasters. Our priority is to deliver rapid, predictable, and comprehensive support to Member States in terms of prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery in case of any threat to human health, including outbreaks or disasters caused by natural phenomena, biological, chemical or radiological agent, human activities, conflicts or any other hazard. When national capacities are overwhelmed, PAHO is ready to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain disasters, including outbreaks, and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

 

Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness, Together

 

Access resources and updates from PAHO and Member State regional meetings on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) for drafting and negotiating a WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

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Infectious Hazard Management

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Country Health Emergency Preparedness and IHR

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Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment

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Emergency Operations  

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Protecting Communities, with the Communities

 

Call for Applicants - Civil Society Consultation Group for Health Emergency Risk Management

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are valuable leaders and contributors in health interventions, especially during emergencies. This Consultation Group aims to increase PAHO's meaningful engagement with CSOs and to enhance the participation of civil society and communities in health emergency risk management strategies across the Americas.  PAHO invites all CSOs interested in participating to apply. 

The application period has been extended until 31 January 2025.

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Featured publications
 
Disaster Newsletter N.132:
Health Emergency Challenges in Times of Climate Crisis

 

In the Region of the Americas, as in the rest of the world, climate-related factors are increasingly influencing the health and well-being of the population, disrupting physical, biological, and ecological systems on a global scale. The interconnection between climate and health, particularly threats to human health, is an urgent call that cannot be ignored.

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Pandemic and Epidemic Prone Diseases 

 

 

Access all health emergencies courses available on PAHO's Virtual Campus  VIEW COURSES

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