The objective of the Pan American Health Organization's (PAHO) work 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.
Access resources and updates from PAHO and Member State regional meetings on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) for drafting and negotiating a WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
Call for Applicants - Civil Society Consultation Group for Health Emergency Risk Management
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are valuable leaders and contributors in health interventions, especially during emergencies. This Consultation Group aims to increase PAHO's meaningful engagement with CSOs and to enhance the participation of civil society and communities in health emergency risk management strategies across the Americas.
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