Washington, D.C., 14 January 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) –The 2024 Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA), supported by the Canadian government, administered more than 65 million vaccine doses across 34 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, protecting millions of people, particularly those in vulnerable communities. The figure reflects a substantial…
Washington, DC, January 6, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) - The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) has launched an interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A(H5N1) cases in the Americas. This tool is designed to improve access to data on outbreaks of this disease in birds, mammals, and humans, providing key information for public and animal health…
In 2024, the Organization delivered more than 38 tons of medical supplies and facilitated mobile clinics, in addition to supporting monitoring and water and sanitation activities to prevent cholera outbreaks.Port-au-Prince/Washington, DC, December 18, 2024 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) – As violence continues to escalate across Haiti, the Pan American Health…
In 2024, the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) made significant strides in advancing health across the Americas, addressing both ongoing challenges and emerging health threats. These achievements highlight the collective efforts of governments, healthcare workers, communities, and partners working together to improve health outcomes for all…
Washington DC, 17 December 2024 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ)- The Virtual Campus for Public Health of the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (VCPH/ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) and the World Health Organization Academy (WHO Academy) will collaborate to expand and improve training opportunities for health personnel in the Americas. This initiative will enable WHO Academy to leverage the…
Dec 13, Geneva (WHO)—The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000—a major global health achievement.However, the report notes that drowning remains a major public health issue with more than 30 people estimated to be drowning every…
Washington, D.C., December 12, 2024 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) — The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) today presented a new report highlighting both the progress made and the persistent challenges faced by countries in the region in their efforts to ensure access to health services without imposing an unsustainable financial burden on individuals.The report,…
Washington, D.C., December 11, 2024 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) – The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) convened the eight national regulatory authorities of regional reference (NRAr) from the Americas to strengthen health regulation and improve access to essential technologies. The meeting, held from December 9 to 11 in Washington, D.C., was organized in…
Washington, D.C., December 10, 2024 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) — The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) today reported on three transmissible diseases affecting the Region of the Americas: dengue, Oropouche, and avian influenza (H5N1). ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa expressed concern over the increase in cases in 2024 but emphasized effective strategies to…