Regional Launch, Vaccination Week in the Americas 2024

Regional Launch, Vaccination Week in the Americas 2024
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When?:

Monday, 22 April 2024 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Washington D.C.) 

Where?:

Live streaming on PAHO's YouTube channel (@PAHOTV)

Moderator:

Ms. Luciana Viegas

Agenda:


Time

Subject and panelists


5 minutes

Opening and introductory video


10 minutes

Opening presentation: Successes and challenges of the Regional Immunization Program, including the PAHO Revolving Fund.

Dr. Daniel Salas, Executive Director, Special Program Comprehensive Immunization


3 minutes

Message from Ambassador John Nkengasong, Director of the Bureau of Health Security and Diplomacy, US State Department

Video message


3 minutes

 

Message Dr. Mary Munive, Vice President and Minister of Health of Costa Rica

Video message


3 minutes

 

Message Dr. Nisia Trinidade, Minister of Health of Brazil

Video message


45 minutes

Discussion on the successes and future of the regional immunization program of the Americas, with participation from:

  • Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, PAHO’s Director
  • Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness of Belize
  • Dr. Ximena Aguilera Sanhueza, Minister of Health of Chile
  • Dr. Jesus Osteicochea Suarce, Vice minister of the Collective Health Networks, of the Ministry for Popular Power of Health of Venezuela

3 minutes

Message from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Video message


3 minutes

Vaccination operations in Ecuador 

Video


3 minutes

Message from Dr. Eladio Pérez, Vice Minister of Collective Health of the Dominican Republic

Video message


5 minutes

Closing remarks from PAHO’s Director: “Where do we go from here?”

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director, PAHO