Washington, DC, October 31, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert due to the recent identification of clusters and cases of measles in the Americas, urging countries to intensify their vaccination and surveillance efforts.In the alert published on Monday, PAHO reported that, in 2024 up to…
Washington, DC, October 29, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) joins in the observance of the International Day of Care and Support today, to highlight the vital role of care at all stages of life. PAHO urges the implementation of policies that not only support dependent people but also strengthen the care workforce.As…
PAHO to support countries in the implementation of critical resources to fund disease surveillance, early warning systems and other key projects in ten countries of the RegionWashington D.C. 23 October 2024 (PAHO) - As part of its second round of funding, released on 18 October 2024, the Pandemic Fund (PF) has approved five new projects for Latin…
Washington, D.C., October 24, 2024 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today convened the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA), bringing together leaders from the health and finance sectors to address the challenges faced by countries in the post-pandemic era. “The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how…
Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024 (PAHO) – On World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the certification of the eradication of wild poliovirus transmission in the Region of the Americas.In 1975, the region reported nearly 6,000 cases of polio. However, thanks to child…
The third joint report was presented today by José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, and Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO.Santiago de Chile/ Washington, DC, October 21, 2024 (ECLAC/PAHO)- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today urged the…
Brussels, Belgium/Madrid, Spain, 17 October 2024 (PAHO) – Strengthening collaboration on issues such as emergency prevention, preparedness and response, cervical cancer elimination, and regional production of medicines and health technologies, was the main focus of PAHO Director, Dr Jarbas Barbosa’s official visits to Belgium and Spain this week.…
Washington, DC, October 16, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological update on Oropouche virus disease (OROV), highlighting the importance of strengthening diagnosis, clinical management, prevention, and vector control measures in the Americas region.Since the beginning of the year to early October,…
Washington D.C. 15 October 2024 (PAHO) – A report launched today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) documents main challenges faced by migrants in the Darien region and calls on countries of the Americas to work together to strengthen disease surveillance and improve policies and programs to ensure migrant health. The new report,…