New survey says care for mental health issues inadequately funded in 27 countries of the Americas, while one in five health workers is experiencing symptoms of depression
Washington, D.C. November 5, 2020 (PAHO)—A new survey conducted by PAHO and WHO shows that countries are falling short in implementing mental health services at a time when…
By strengthening countries' capacities to analyze data and produce quality metrics, they will help decision makers shape life-saving health policies
Washington, DC, November 3, 2020 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington have partnered to…
The first of two regional meetings on the impact of COVID-19 on these populations called for culturally sensitive health guidelines, risk communications in indigenous languages, and more disaggregated data
Washington D.C., October 30, 2020 (PAHO) – If no one is to be left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts must be stepped up…
Projects in Brazil, Colombia, Haiti and Honduras cited for advances
Washington, D.C., October 28, 2020 (PAHO) -- Six municipalities were awarded “Malaria Champions of the Americas” prizes for 2020 for their work in applying effective, safe malaria interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic in four countries.
The awards…
The Region of the Americas was the first to eliminate polio – a huge achievement in public health – but the virus still circulates in other countries around the world
Washington, DC, 23 October 2020 (PAHO/WHO) – Countries in the Americas must maintain polio vaccination and epidemiological surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to…
However, while spikes in cases continue in the Region, countries must ensure a sustained response until a vaccine arrives.
Washington D.C., October 21, 2020 (PAHO) – While the Americas urgently awaits a breakthrough, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will only support the distribution of a vaccine that has proven to be…
PAHO conducting pilot studies in four countries to help make the most of these new diagnostics. Millions of these tests will be made available to countries of the Region at an accessible price via PAHO’s Strategic Fund
Washington D.C., October 14, 2020 (PAHO) – The new affordable, reliable antigen diagnostic tests…
The agreement will focus on increasing and scaling-up interventions that address barriers to health care and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on migrant populations.
Washington D.C., October 9, 2020 (PAHO) – More than 70 million migrants living across international borders in the Region of the Americas are set to benefit from a…
While Brazil and the US remain significant drivers of new cases, over the past 60 days, 11 countries and territories in the Caribbean have moved from moderate to intense transmission.
Washington D.C., October 7, 2020 (PAHO) – Transmission of COVID19 in the Americas remains very active, with some countries suffering…