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Canadá

Desde 1971, cuando Canadá se convirtió en Estado Miembro de la Organización, su contribución ha abarcado diversas áreas, como el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de salud, la preparación y, en última instancia, el apoyo a la misión de la OPS de mejorar los resultados de salud en las Américas. En el punto álgido de la pandemia de COVID-19 en el 2021, Canadá proporcionó recursos críticos para apoyar los esfuerzos de la OPS para promover la vacunación de las poblaciones en situación de vulnerabilidad en América Latina y el Caribe.

The relationship between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Canada stands as a testament to their shared commitment towards enhancing public health across the Americas. As a significant contributor to PAHO, Canada plays a pivotal role in bolstering various health initiatives aimed at improving the living standards and health outcomes throughout the region.

This partnership thrives on a foundation of collaborative health programs that span a wide array of focus areas, including the fight against communicable and non-communicable diseases, strengthening health systems, and enhancing emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

Moreover, the exchange of expertise and technical assistance between Canada and PAHO enriches the capacity of both entities to tackle pressing health issues effectively. 

This partnership underscores the significance of international cooperation in addressing global health issues championed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada , and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

launch of Canada's Global Initiative for Vaccine Equity (CanGIVE) in Kingston, Jamaica, in January 2023
“Canada has been one of the biggest contributors to the strengthening of Pan-Americanism and solidarity in the region” - Ciro Ugarte, Director of Health Emergencies at PAHO, at the launch of Canada's Global Initiative for Vaccine Equity (CanGIVE) in Kingston, Jamaica, in January 2023

Parteras tradicionales: Salvar vidas combinando los conocimientos de las medicinas ancestrales y occidentales

Con apoyo canadiense, equipos de vacunación viajan a comunidades indígenas del Putumayo (Colombia)

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