Connecting for Health
From PAHO/WHO
Connecting for Health
Monthly Newsletter | No. 5 | February 2022
Neglected tropical diseases: PAHO calls for an end to delays in treatment in the Americas
On the first World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases, PAHO urged governments to provide comprehensive and universal care for the millions of people affected by these poverty-related diseases in the Americas, including leprosy, dengue, leishmaniasis and Chagas.
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Carissa F. Etienne: COVID-19 has revealed a pandemic of inequality
Pervasive inequality in the Americas has fueled the COVID-19 pandemic and must be tackled. PAHO’s Director addresses actions to curb the devastating effects of inequality in public health in an Op-ed published in Nature Medicine.
PAHO launches campaign on the importance of newborn care during the first 28 days of life
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 255 babies age less than one-month die each day. The “28 Days, Time to Care and Love” campaign seeks to increase the skills and self-confidence of parents and caregivers, and raise awareness among health professionals of the importance of good care practices to reduce neonatal mortality.
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Study warns of high levels of depression and suicidal thoughts in Latin American health workers during pandemic
PAHO urges protection of health workers’ mental health and warns of impact of continuous pressure in the face of increasing COVID-19 cases.
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PAHO & UKaid Handover Nine Smart Health Facilities to Jamaica
UKaid and PAHO partnered to retrofit nine health centers island wide, making them safer, greener, and more resilient to natural disasters and climate change.
Chagas: The Silent Disease
Chagas disease has a latent stage that can last for many years. It is estimated that 8 million people are infected and most of them don’t even know it. Watch the video and learn more in the context of the first World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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COVID-19 Response in the Americas
With 14 countries yet to vaccinate 40% of people, Americas remain most unequal region in the world in fight against COVID-19
While 63% of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, coverage remains uneven.
WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization updates recommendations on boosters, COVID-19 vaccines for children
The updated guidance addresses boosters and vaccination in children in light of increasing vaccine supply and coverage, emerging evidence and the evolving epidemiological situation.
Epidemiological Alerts and Updates – English | Español | Português
COVID-19 vaccination in the Americas dashboard – Read more
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Events
World Cancer Day 2022
When: Friday, 4 February.
With the slogan “Close the care gap”, this year’s campaign calls on everyone to strengthen actions aimed at improving access to quality care.
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Impact of COVID-19 on human resources for health and policy response
When: Monday, 7 February 2022, 9:00 a.m. EST
Presentation and discussion of a report that studies the cases of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system.
