On May 26, 2019 (02:41:12 local time), an earthquake magnitude 8 (135 km depth) was registered in Peru, whose epicenter was located 60 km south east of Lagunas - Alto Amazonas. Source: Instituto Geofísico del Peru.
The situation is under control of local and national authorities and no international assistance has been requested.
Damage…
In its quest to eliminate lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem by 2023 Guyana has started a remapping survey. The implementation of this survey seeks to provide in-depth information on the geographical distribution of the parasite, as this ensures that all endemic areas are targeted for preventative chemotherapy during the upcoming MDA…
Expert workshop on innovations in diagnostic methods and services for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria
Lima, Peru April 29, 2019 (PAHO/WHO) - A workshop on innovations in diagnostic methods and service delivery was held in Lima, Peru, from April 24 to 26. The workshop was organized and coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, and UNITAID.The 75 participants from 26…
In January 2019, Health Authorities of Brazil have started issuing the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) [see Information Note prepared by Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA, Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria)].
To avoid unnecessary interferences with international travel and trade, Authorities at…
São Luiz, April 11, 2019 - The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)´s Latin American Center for Perinatology, Women and Reproductive Health (CLAP/WR) jointly with the Government of Maranhão, inaugurated this Thursday the "CUIDAR Room" [Care Room] at the High Complexity Maternity Hospital in…
Since March 15, 1983, World Consumer Rights Day has been celebrated to promote the fundamental rights of all consumers. Two years later, in 1985, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the guidelines for consumers’ protection. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated each year by emphasizing that the acknowledgement and protection of…
Montevideo, 18/03/2019‒ In 2018, Pereira Rossell’s Women’s Hospital in Montevideo did not record any maternal deaths. Collected data also reveal a decrease in number of premature births and adolescent pregnancy and low percentage of caesarean sections according to the national average. All this information has been collected through the…
Many Birth Defects, one voice was the title of the webinar held on 12th March to commemorate the World Birth Defects Day. The bilingual meeting organized by the Latin American Center of Perinatology, Women and Reproductive Health (CLAP/WR) gathered more than 100 people, including representatives of Ministries of Health of the Region and…
Birth defects account for up to 21% of deaths in children aged under 5 in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The Zika virus epidemic highlighted the importance of strengthening surveillance and timely response to congenital defects as a regional priority. This requires the participation of all actors, including policy makers, health care…