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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

Technical Guidelines

Technical Guidelines

Communication Material

Hand washing

Latest news

PCR diagnostic tests for COVID-19

PAHO helped procure 10 million PCR diagnostic tests for COVID-19 for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean

6 Aug 2020

Bleach

PAHO warns against use of chlorine products as treatments for COVID-19

5 Aug 2020

Vaccination during the pandemic

4 Aug 2020

PAHO Director warns of disruptions in regular health services due to COVID-19

Vulnerable populations

30 Jul 2020

ECLAC and PAHO: Controlling the pandemic requires convergence and coordination between health, economic, social and productive policies

Amazonia

28 Jul 2020

PAHO, COICA and other indigenous groups seek to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Amazonian peoples

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27 Jul 2020

“Stronger Together” campaign to highlight importance of psychosocial support during times of stress and crisis

I believe strongly that good health is rooted in equity, universality, solidarity, and inclusiveness"
Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
Director of the Pan American Health Organization

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Publications

Publications

Governing Bodies

Governing Bodies

Partnerships

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Health Emergencies

Pan American Journal of Public Health

Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas

Elimination Initiative

Public Health Stories

Health authorities Suriname

Responding to COVID-19 boosts Suriname’s health system

Suriname is preparing to come out stronger from COVID-19. More on Suriname's response to COVID-19

Latest alerts and epidemiological updates

5 Aug 2020

Epidemiological Update: COVID-19 among indigenous peoples in the Americas - 5 August 2020

28 Jul 2020

Epidemiological Alert: Dengue in the context of COVID-19 - 28 July 2020

15 Jul 2020

Epidemiological Alert: COVID-19 among indigenous peoples in the Americas - 15 July 2020

23 Jun 2020

Epidemiological Update: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - 23 June 2020

Events

Nurse aids new mom with breastfeeding

5 Aug 2020

Scaling up the Protection, Promotion and Support to Breastfeeding during COVID-19

Invitation to the webinar Regional Study on Alcohol, Drugs and Road Injuries in Emergency Rooms: first findings

Regional Study on Alcohol, Drugs and Road Injuries in Emergency Rooms: first findings

12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2020

HRH and COVID-19

HRH and the COVID-19 Response in the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities

11 Aug 2020 - 11 Aug 2020

Webinar Estimating the health and economic benefits associated with reducing air pollution: tools to support decision-making

Webinar Estimating the health and economic benefits associated with reducing air pollution: tools to support decision-making

6 Aug 2020 - 6 Aug 2020

Nurse aids new mom with breastfeeding

Scaling up the Protection, Promotion and Support to Breastfeeding during COVID-19

5 Aug 2020 - 5 Aug 2020