Connecting for Health
Connecting for Health
Monthly Newsletter | No. 22 | July 2023
PAHO Executive Committee concludes with the adoption of 12 resolutions to improve health in the Region of the Americas
The 172nd Session of the Executive Committee ended following discussions on a variety of public health topics, including pandemic response, vaccination coverage, human resources for health, mental health, and suicide prevention.
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Belize certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization has certified Belize as malaria-free, following the country’s more than 70 years of continued efforts to stamp out the disease.
Small islands agree bold plan of action on health and climate crises
The 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health was agreed at a high-level ministerial conference in Barbados to address some of the world’s deadliest diseases in Small Island Developing States.
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Mental health must be top of the political agenda post-COVID-19, PAHO report says
“A New Agenda for Mental Health in the Region of the Americas”, a report by PAHO’s High-Level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19, provides countries with ten recommendations to improve mental health care.
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Health and social development top priorities at PAHO Director’s meeting with Prime Minister of Barbados
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa and Prime Minister Mia Mottley met in Bridgetown to discuss the urgent need to protect health while promoting social and economic development in the Caribbean Region.
PAHO Director’s statement on External Evaluation Report of Organization’s response to COVID-19
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa welcomes the External Evaluation Report of PAHO’s Response to COVID-19, the first of its kind among all WHO regions. PAHO is in the process of translating the recommendations within the report into effective and sustainable strategies and actions.
PAHO supports countries to prepare health systems ahead of hurricane season
As hurricane season begins with the possible arrival of El Niño in the Americas, PAHO convened with representatives from ministries of health to ensure better preparedness to respond to these events.
Suriname: PAHO evaluates National Immunization Program through field assessment activities
PAHO and Ministry of Health staff members conducted site visits to 20 clinics. Feasible working plans will be developed to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
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World Blood Donor Day 2023 – Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often
In a message to the Region, the PAHO Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, expressed his deep gratitude to all blood donors in the Americas for their invaluable contribution in giving life to those who need it most. Each blood and plasma donation is a valuable gift, essential to maintain an adequate supply, he said. Read more | Leer más
Events
Webinar: Expanding the Vaccine Safety Net in the Americas
When: July 18, 2023 – 10:00 h EDT
Primary Care International Conference: The Essential Role of Primary Health Care for Health Security and Securing Health
When: July 19-20, 2023.
Webinar ― Strategies to Ensure Access to Health Services: Overcome Barriers and Guarantee Continuity
When: July 28, 2023 – 10:00 h EDT.
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