New survey says care for mental health issues inadequately funded in 27 countries of the Americas, while one in five health workers is experiencing symptoms of depression Washington, D.C. November 5, 2020 (PAHO)– A new survey conducted by PAHO and WHO shows that countries are falling short in implementing mental health services at a time…
By strengthening countries’ capacities to analyze data and produce quality metrics, they will help decision makers shape life-saving health policies Washington, DC, November 3, 2020 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington have partnered to improve knowledge about health conditions of…
The first of two regional meetings on the impact of COVID-19 on these populations called for culturally sensitive health guidelines, risk communications in indigenous languages, and more disaggregated data Washington D.C., October 30, 2020 (PAHO) – If no one is to be left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts must be stepped up to ensure a…
October 29, 2020 (PAHO) — COVID-19 is having a detrimental impact on urban population health. The virus has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. At the same time, public health and social measures to prevent virus transmission are having wider health consequences. Loss of employment and income has exacerbated food insecurity, health services have been…
Bogota, Colombia Temporary Bike lines Bogota’s Ciclovías (bike lanes) have been extended to incorporate 84 km (52 miles) of temporary new bike lanes to the city’s existing 550 km Ciclovía network. This effort has been implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by further reducing crowding and person-to-person contact on the city’s public transport system.…
Projects in Brazil, Colombia, Haiti and Honduras cited for advances Washington, D.C., October 28, 2020 (PAHO) — Six municipalities were awarded “Malaria Champions of the Americas” prizes for 2020 for their work in applying effective, safe malaria interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic in four countries. The awards were presented at a Malaria Day in the Americas…
The Region of the Americas was the first to eliminate polio – a huge achievement in public health – but the virus still circulates in other countries around the world Washington, DC, 23 October 2020 (PAHO/WHO) – Countries in the Americas must maintain polio vaccination and epidemiological surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to prevent…
However, while spikes in cases continue in the Region, countries must ensure a sustained response until a vaccine arrives. Washington D.C., October 21, 2020 (PAHO) – While the Americas urgently awaits a breakthrough, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will only support the distribution of a vaccine that has proven to be safe and effective in…
PAHO conducting pilot studies in four countries to help make the most of these new diagnostics. Millions of these tests will be made available to countries of the Region at an accessible price via PAHO’s Strategic Fund Washington D.C., October 14, 2020 (PAHO) – The new affordable, reliable antigen diagnostic tests recently approved by WHO that can be performed…
The agreement will focus on increasing and scaling-up interventions that address barriers to health care and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on migrant populations. Washington D.C., October 9, 2020 (PAHO) – More than 70 million migrants living across international borders in the Region of the Americas are set to benefit from a joint agreement signed today…