Earthquake Aid PAHO has activated its emergency response after two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela last week. The quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. The Pan American Health Organization is now working with national authorities. It is assessing urgent health needs across affected areas. It also aims to restore essential health services and prevent further health […]
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the ANIMA-AA Kit. The new toolkit helps health workers support children and teenagers affected by violence. PAHO said the kit will strengthen frontline health services across the Americas, including the Caribbean. Violence remains a major public health issue in the region. Girls face some of the highest […]
PAHO will guide the development of Antigua and Barbuda’s new mental health facility.Retrofitting work is expected to start after technical recommendations arrive. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph said the government relies on PAHO for design and operations guidance.The facility is being converted from a former religious building. “We decided to rely on experts,” Joseph said.He […]
PAHO is urging countries across the Americas to prepare for a sharp rise in flu and respiratory viruses. And importantly, the warning carries extra weight for the Caribbean, where health systems often face seasonal pressure. The agency released a new epidemiological alert as the Northern Hemisphere enters its peak virus season. Moreover, PAHO says countries […]
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