Connecting for Health
More must be done to protect nursing workforce as COVID-19 cases rise in the Americas, says PAHO Director
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations once again rise in the Americas, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, has called on countries to urgently increase investments to develop and retain the nursing workforce, ahead of International Nurses Day.
Read more | Leer más | Leia mais
New cases of acute severe hepatitis in children: what we know so far
On 15 April 2022, WHO published an alert on severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown origin in children in the United Kingdom. Since then, new cases have been reported. Dr. Leandro Soares Sereno, Advisor for Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control at PAHO, responds to frequently asked questions about this outbreak.
PAHO Director calls for immunization gaps to be closed for all vaccines, including COVID-19
In 2020, 2.7 million children in the Americas did not receive the vaccines needed to keep them healthy, while around 230 million people have still not received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the region, warned Dr. Carissa Etienne during the launch of the Vaccination Week in the Americas.
Broadcasting in the Amazon – overcoming COVID-19, misinformation and fear of vaccines
PAHO supports innovative efforts to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps and increase vaccine acceptance among indigenous peoples in Ecuador and Colombia.
More must be done to improve malaria response at the local level
On World Malaria Day, PAHO urges countries to step up efforts to tackle malaria in the region, calling for prevention, diagnosis and treatment interventions that are data-led and tailored to local contexts.
Read more | Leer más | Leia mais
Seven countries begin recording antimicrobial consumption with PAHO support
Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago have begun collecting information on antimicrobial consumption following the methodology of the WHO.
Brazil, Guyana and PAHO join efforts to increase vaccination coverage in the Americas
Brazil and Guyana, in cooperation with PAHO, join efforts to increase vaccination coverage with an event in Bonfim, a city located on the border between the two countries, during the Vaccination Week in the Americas.
Vaccination Week in the Americas 2022
From 23 to 30 April 2022, PAHO, together with the countries and territories of the Americas, celebrated the 20th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas and the 11th World Immunization Week under the call to action “Are you fully vaccinated? Get all your shots.”
Watch video | Ver video | Veja o vídeo
COVID-19 Response in the Americas
Two-thirds of people in Latin America and the Caribbean now vaccinated against COVID-19
14 countries and territories of the region have already reached the WHO goal of vaccinating 70% of their populations ahead of the June 30th target, and a further eight countries have reached over 60% coverage.
Read more | Leer más | Leia mais
Epidemiological Alerts and Updates – English | Español | Português
COVID-19 vaccination in the Americas dashboard – Read more
More on the response to COVID-19: English | Español | Português
Events
Launch of the High-level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19
When: May 6, 10:00 h EDT
PAHO has established this High-Level Commission to guide the Organization and its Member States in improving mental health in the Americas.
International Nurses Day 2022 Event
When: 6 May, 10:00 h EDT
This year, the day calls for more inversion in nursing to accelerate recovery after the pandemic, regain and sustain public health achievements, and get back on track toward universal health.
Strengthen production capacities to improve access to vaccines and other Health Technologies
When: May 6, 14:00 h EDT
A space to identify opportunities for regional cooperation to increase the production capacities of medicines and other essential health technologies, including vaccines.
Visit our website for a full list of events in: English | Español | Français | Português
Our Publications
Read the most recent edition of our Publications Newsletter and subscribe to receive updates on new releases.
Pan American Health Organization
525 23rd Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
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.
