Impact of hurricane Dorian (Photo: PAHO/Bahamas)

Connecting for Health

Monthly Newsletter | No. 2 | November 2021

Lessons from the COVID pandemic must be harnessed to face climate change, says PAHO

As the UN Climate Change Summit (COP26) begins in Glasgow, PAHO warns that countries must build on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the impact of climate change and prevent future crises.

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PAHO celebrates 30 years without polio (Photo: PAHO)

As the Americas celebrates 30 years without polio, PAHO calls for increased vigilance

PAHO is calling on countries to increase polio vaccination rates, which have declined in recent years due to various causes, including increased vaccine hesitancy.

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"One Health" approach to build preparedness (Photo: PAHO/Uruguay)

Linking human, animal, plant and environmental health

PAHO Director Dr. Carissa Etienne urged countries to use the “One Health” approach as the smartest way to protect ourselves from the next crisis.

Health worker in Belize (Photo: PAHO/Belize)

Belize: Community Health Worker cares for over 1,000 persons in her community

Belize recognizes the need to respond to the demands created by COVID-19 while maintaining access to healthcare.

Mental health in primary care: a priority in the COVID-19 pandemic

Faced with the interruption of mental health services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the countries of the Region have developed strategies and tools to bring mental health care to the community and integrate it into primary care services.

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COVID-19 Response in the Americas

Laboratory activities during COVID-19 pandemic in Haiti (Photo: PAHO/Haiti)

Vaccine Acceptance Among Healthcare Workers in the Caribbean Region

New research by PAHO, reveals that most healthcare workers in 14 Caribbean countries regard vaccines as safe and efficient.

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Vaccination in Brazil (Photo: PAHO/Brazil)

PAHO and ECLAC call for accelerating vaccination processes

A new joint report also urges governments to transform health systems to control the pandemic and further the region’s recovery.

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Events

Malaria Day in the Americas 2021 (Photo: PAHO/Colombia)

Forum: Malaria Day in the Americas 2021

When: Friday, 5 November, 1:00 to 3:00 PM EDT/Washington D.C. - 12:00 to 2:00 PM Bogota.

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Regional meeting: Empowering communities against Antimicrobial Resistance in the context of COVID-19

When: 10 to 12 November.

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Launch: Meet Pahola, PAHO's First Digital Alcohol Health Specialist

When: Friday, 19 November, 10:00 to 11:00 AM EST/Washington D.C. - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Asuncion.

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Webinar: World Diabetes Day 2021 - Increasing Access to Diabetes Care in the Region of the Americas

When: Friday, 12 November, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST/Washington D.C. - 1:00 to 2:30 PM Asuncion.

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Webinar: COVID-19 immunizations in pregnancy - What does the experience suggest?

When: Tuesday, November 30, 10:00 AM EST/Washington D.C. - 12:00 PM Asuncion.

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