Connecting for Health – February 2025
PAHO, Argentina, Pfizer, and Sinergium drive local production of 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Government of Argentina, Pfizer, and the pharmaceutical company Sinergium Biotech have announced a joint effort to facilitate local production and regional access to the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20). This vaccine will help reduce the burden of pneumococcal diseases, offering greater protection for vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.
PAHO launches interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A(H5N1) in the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) 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 authorities.
New UN Report: 74 percent of Latin American and Caribbean countries are highly exposed to extreme weather events, affecting food security
Changing patterns of climate variability and extreme weather events are negatively affecting all dimensions of food security and exacerbating other underlying causes of malnutrition in all its forms in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the 2024 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition. The report states that Latin America and the Caribbean is the second-most exposed region in the world to extreme weather events, following Asia.
2024 Vaccination week in the Americas delivers 65 million doses, protecting millions with Canadian support
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 increase of 2 million doses over the 63 million administered during VWA, according to data released by the Pan American Health Organization.
New PAHO report on road safety highlights slow and uneven progress in reducing traffic deaths in the Americas
The new Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) report on road safety reveals that in 2021, traffic accidents caused just over 145,000 deaths in the Americas, accounting for 12% of global deaths from this cause. Despite some progress, the rate of reduction in road fatalities has been slow and uneven, underlining the urgent need for stronger, more comprehensive national policies.
PAHO calls for intensified efforts to address leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases
On the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for increased efforts to eliminate these diseases, which affect more than 50 million people in the Region of the Americas.
Caring for the displaced in Haiti: Overcoming health challenges amid escalating armed violence
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