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PAHO recommends new targets to reduce salt consumption and help prevent cardiovascular disease
The targets recommend reduction in the sodium content of the most frequently consumed packaged foods, which would help people reduce salt intake to less than the WHO-recommended 5 grams per day. Washington, DC, October 28, 2021 (PAHO) – The Pan American…
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PAHO and ECLAC call for accelerating vaccination processes, transforming health systems and building welfare states to control the pandemic and further the region’s recovery
The two United Nations agencies released a new joint report addressing the impact of the pandemic on health, the economy and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Washington, DC, 14 October, 2021 (PAHO/ECLAC) – In a new joint report released…
Most countries of the Americas to reach COVID-19 vaccination target by end of year
amaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, Guatemala, and Nicaragua lag behind. PAHO to accelerate vaccine delivery to countries most in need of supplies. VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXUw0itIx6A Washington, D.C. October 13, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…
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PAHO calls for more concerted action to prevent animal to human diseases, announces agreements to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines
In the weekly update on the COVID-19 situation in the Americas, PAHO Director urged countries to prepare for the next pandemic by addressing health threats arising from the connection between humans, animals, and the environment. For video click HERE Washington,…
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PAHO calls for united response to COVID-19 in the Americas
Concerted action needed to accelerate vaccine access, improve manufacturing capacity and increase investment in health, PAHO Director says at Special Meeting of OAS Permanent Council. Washington, DC, September 30, 2021 (PAHO) – Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne today…
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PAHO provides update on COVID-19 as course of the pandemic in the Americas remains “highly uncertain”
Suppression of COVID-19 in the region will continue to require a comprehensive response, pandemic update report notes Washington, D.C. September 22, 2021 (PAHO) – In an update to its 59thDirecting Council meeting of health ministers, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)…
PAHO urges countries to prepare for “dual threat†of hurricane season and COVID-19
PAHO held on June 10 preparedness meeting with key agencies and disaster officials throughout the Americas. Washington, D.C., (PAHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne on June 10 called on national and local authorities in countries at…
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Canada and PAHO join forces to advance COVID-19 vaccination of people in a situation of vulnerability across the Caribbean and Latin America
One of the components of this new partnership seeks to boost country efforts aimed at protecting at-risk individuals from COVID-19 with the common vision of Pan-American solidarity  Washington DC., May 27, 2021 (PAHO) — A new collaboration between the Government…
PAHO warns against getting COVID-19 vaccines outside of official channels
Vaccines not procured through government purchases from certified providers and offered by authorized national immunization circuits are presumed to be counterfeit and dangerous to health. Washington, DC, April 22, 2021 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges people to…
PAHO calls for closing vaccination gap generated by COVID-19 pandemic disruption
In 2020, vaccination rates against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis dropped by 18.2% while immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella declined by 13.9%, compared to 2019. Washington, D.C., April 23, 2021 (PAHO) – On the eve of Vaccination Week in the…
