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.
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.
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 will open on 15 November 2024 and will close on 15 December 2024.
VIEW TERMS OF REFERENCE AND HOW TO APPLY
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.
