As COVID-19 cases nearly double in the Americas, health workers must be protected, PAHO says
Vaccination, testing of symptomatic individuals, and ensuring health workers are among first in line for additional vaccine doses are key to safeguard health systems. Washington D.C. 12 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 infections accelerating in the Americas and the…
As COVID-19 cases nearly double in the Americas, health workers must be protected, PAHO says
Vaccination, testing of symptomatic individuals, and ensuring health workers are among first in line for additional vaccine doses are key to safeguard health systems. Washington D.C. 12 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 infections accelerating in the Americas and the detection…
COVID-19 cases increase 50% in the Americas in the last week
The region reports the biggest rise in cases worldwide with the holiday period set to drive up numbers, PAHO warns, urging countries to continue vaccination campaigns and implementation of public health measures Washington D.C. 29 December 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health…
The Region of the Americas surpasses 100 million COVID-19 cases
PAHO data shows COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North America, driven by the United States. Omicron variant has now been reported in 19 countries and territories. Washington, D.C. Dec. 22, 2021 (PAHO) – The Region of the Americas has now…
PAHO welcomes endorsement of first COVID-19 vaccine produced in Latin America
Approval under WHO Emergency Use Listing will increase vaccine availability as pandemic persists Washington, D.C., 23 December 2021 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) welcomed the WHO listing today of an AstraZeneca vaccine jointly produced by Argentina and Mexico…
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PAHO urges public health measures and vaccination in light of Omicron variant
Vaccine inequity is “prolonging the COVID crisis,” says PAHO Director Washington D.C. 1 December 2021 (PAHO) – While experts work to better understand the new WHO-designated “variant of concern,” Omicron, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne,…
Afro-descendants in Latin American countries live in starkly unequal conditions that impact health and well-being, PAHO study shows
Inequities for Afro-descendants include higher rates of maternal mortality and lack of access to education, jobs, adequate housing, and basic services such as safe water and sanitation. Washington, D.C. December 3, 2021 (PAHO) – A new study of Afro-descendant populations in…
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PAHO urges caution as COVID cases rise in the Americas
Vaccination and continued public health measures crucial, given spikes in Europe and approaching holiday season. Washington D.C., November 24, 2021 (PAHO) – With Europe seeing record spikes in COVID-19 infections and cases rising by 23% in the Americas over the past…
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PAHO launches “Pahola,” a digital health worker who can help risky drinkers decrease their alcohol consumption
Reliant on artificial intelligence, Pahola can also provide information on alcohol’s impact on health and on treatment resources in the Americas. Washington, D.C., November 19, 2021 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today launched Pahola, the world’s first digital health worker to…
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Lessons from COVID pandemic must be harnessed to face climate change, says PAHO
CLICK HERE for video Washington, D.C. October 27, 2021 (PAHO) – As leaders head to Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit this week, Pan American Health Organization Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa warned that countries must build on the lessons learned during…
