The objective of the work of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Health Emergencies is to increase the health sector resilience to emergencies and disasters. Our priority is to deliver rapid, predictable, and comprehensive support to Member States in terms of prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery in case of any threat to human health, including outbreaks or disasters caused by natural phenomena, biological, chemical or radiological agent, human activities, conflicts or any other hazard. When national capacities are overwhelmed, PAHO is ready to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain disasters, including outbreaks, and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
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PAHO Health Emergency Appeal 2022
Threats affecting the lives and wellbeing of the Latin America and Caribbean population range from emerging and re-emerging infectious hazards to the ones generated by escalating climate risks, food insecurity and displacement. This document outlines the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) regional priorities for the year 2022 to sustain and scale-up health emergency and humanitarian assistance in the Americas, with particular focus on six priority countries currently facing prolonged humanitarian crisis and/or recovering from recent acute emergencies: Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Venezuela. It is aligned with and builds on the World Health Organization's Global Health Emergency Appeal for 2022, its principles, priorities, and strategies. PAHO needs a total of US$ 350.8 million to provide assistance to 13.4 million individuals and communities in situation of vulnerability across the Region.
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