News Releases /en en Epidemiological Alert: Increase in Yellow Fever Cases in Latin America /en/news/4-2-2025-epidemiological-alert-increase-yellow-fever-cases-latin-america Washington, DC, February 4, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) - The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) has issued an epidemiological alert regarding yellow fever in the Americas due to the recent increase in confirmed human cases in several countries in the region and a change in the geographic distribution of the disease.

]]> 4 Feb 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98651 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ calls on Latin American and Caribbean countries to improve access to essential cancer medicines and supplies /en/news/3-2-2025-paho-calls-latin-american-and-caribbean-countries-improve-access-essential-cancer Washington, DC, February 3, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ)– On the eve of World Cancer Day (February 4), the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) is urging governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to prioritize access to essential cancer medicines, supplies, and equipment. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the Americas region, claiming the lives of more than 1.4 million people and resulting in more than 4 million new cases annually.

]]> 3 Feb 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98633 New UN Report: 74 percent of Latin American and Caribbean countries are highly exposed to extreme weather events, affecting food security /en/news/27-1-2025-new-report-74-percent-latin-american-and-caribbean-countries-are-highly-exposed Climate variability and extreme weather events (such as droughts, floods, and storms) are reducing agricultural productivity, disrupting food supply chains, increasing prices, impacting food environments, and threatening progress in reducing hunger and malnutrition in the region.

]]> 27 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98578 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ calls for intensified efforts to address Leprosy and other Neglected Tropical Diseases /en/news/24-1-2025-paho-calls-intensified-efforts-address-leprosy-and-other-neglected-tropical-diseases Washington, D.C., January 24, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) – On the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) has called for increased efforts to eliminate these diseases, which affect more than 50 million people in the Region of the Americas.

Leprosy, dengue, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, rabies, scabies, schistosomiasis, and trachoma are among the more than 20 diseases that primarily impact vulnerable populations with limited access to safe water, basic sanitation, and healthcare services.

]]> 24 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98572 New ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Report on Road Safety Highlights Slow and Uneven Progress in Reducing Traffic Deaths in the Americas /en/news/22-1-2025-new-paho-report-road-safety-highlights-slow-and-uneven-progress-reducing-traffic Washington D.C. January 22, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) - A new ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) 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.

]]> 22 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98541 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ, Argentina, Pfizer, and Sinergium drive local production of 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean /en/news/15-1-2025-paho-argentina-pfizer-and-sinergium-drive-local-production-20-valent-pneumococcal Countries in the region will have access to it at competitive prices through the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Regional Revolving Funds

Buenos Aires, January 15, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) — The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ), 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.

]]> 15 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98498 2024 Vaccination Week in the Americas delivers 65 million doses, protecting millions with Canadian support /en/news/14-1-2025-2024-vaccination-week-americas-delivers-65-million-doses-protecting-millions Washington, D.C., 14 January 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) –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 2023, according to data released this month by the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ).

]]> 14 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98493 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ launches interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A(H5N1) in the Americas /en/news/6-1-2025-paho-launches-interactive-dashboard-monitor-avian-influenza-ah5n1-americas Washington, DC, January 6, 2025 (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) - The ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) has launched an 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.

]]> 6 Jan 2025 Oscar Reyes node/98432 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ urges protection of medical facilities and services in Haiti to ensure continued access amid escalating conflict /en/news/23-12-2024-paho-urges-protection-medical-facilities-and-services-haiti-ensure-continued-access In 2024, the Organization delivered more than 38 tons of medical supplies and facilitated mobile clinics, in addition to supporting monitoring and water and sanitation activities to prevent cholera outbreaks.

]]> 23 Dec 2024 Oscar Reyes node/98406 ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ's year in health: 10 highlights from 2024 /en/news/17-12-2024-pahos-year-health-10-highlights-2024 In 2024, the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ) made significant strides in advancing health across the Americas, addressing both ongoing challenges and emerging health threats. These achievements highlight the collective efforts of governments, healthcare workers, communities, and partners working together to improve health outcomes for all. Below are the top 10 public health highlights from the region, with a focus on disease elimination, vaccination recovery, non-communicable diseases, and regional health system strengthening.

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