Regional Launch, Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023

Regional Launch, Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023
regional launch vwa 2023

To launch Vaccination Week in the Americas 2023, PAHO’s Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa hosted a regional virtual event. The event counted with the virtual participation of high-level national representatives from the countries in the Americas as well as a panel of experts from governments, partners, technical experts, and civil societies to discuss the importance of strong immunization programs for the Americas.

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Monday, 24 April 2023 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (EDT)


Other regional and global authorities and partners who have been integral to the success of the immunization program in the Americas were invited to attend the virtual ceremony.

The focus of the event was on the safety and effectiveness of all vaccines to prevent new outbreaks, and on the importance for persons of all ages to receive all vaccine doses for which they are eligible.


Agenda

Master of Ceremony: Kimberly Armengol, Journalist.

 Time 

 Moment 


5 min


Live: Opening and introduction of panelists


7 min

 

 


Live: Opening presentation

The status of the immunization program in the Americas

Dr. Daniel Salas - Executive Manager, Comprehensive Immunization Program 


3 min

 


Video: Message from the First Lady of Panama

Ms. Yazmin Colon de Cortizo


3 min

 


Video: Message from the Minister of Health of Brazil

Dr. Nísia Trindade Lima


3 min

 


Video: Message from the Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados

Mr. Jerome Xavier Walcott


25 min


Live round table: Questions to the panel


3 min


Video message from Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


3 min


Video: Message from Chris Elias, president of the Global Development Division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation


5 min

 

 


Closing remarks from the Director

Where do we go from here?

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa - PAHO Director