Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, will brief the media on the influenza A(H1N1) outbreaks on Friday, May 22, at 2:00pm, at PAHO headquarters in Washington, DC. Briefing will be by Phone-In and in person.Transmission through Ellluminate: paho.org/pressconference Webcast (no interaction):  paho.org/webcastsPAHO Briefing…
Expert says stigmatization of affected people and countries is unwarrantedWashington, D.C., May 5, 2009 (PAHO/WHO) — While the vast majority of confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) have been in the Northern Hemisphere, a top Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) expert today cautioned that Southern Hemisphere countries should remain on high…
WHAT: Briefing on new influenza A(H1N1) outbreaks by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization WHEN: Sunday, May 3, at 14:00 HS (Washington, DC Time) WHERE: PAHO. 525 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC (Corner 23rd St. & Virginia Ave) WHO: Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization, regional office for the Americas,…
PAHO Briefing Monday May 4 on Influenza Epidemic WHAT: Briefing on new influenza A(H1N1) outbreaks by Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health Organization WHEN: Monday, May 4, at 14:00 HS (Washington, DC Time) WHERE: PAHO. 525 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC (Corner 23rd St. & Virginia Ave) WHO: Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Pan American Health…
Washington, D.C., May 3, 2009 (PAHO/WHO) — Guaranteeing access for developing countries to vaccines, including a possible vaccine for the new influenza A(H1N1) virus, is a major concern of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), a PAHO vaccine expert said during a…
Recent readiness efforts mean countries are better prepared to respond Washington, D.C., May 1, 2009 (PAHO) — Addressing a special session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Mirta Roses, said that much more information is needed to…
Washington, D.C., April 29, 2009 (PAHO/WHO) — Health authorities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean are activating national pandemic preparedness plans, stepping up disease surveillance and preparing for possible outbreaks of swine influenza within their territories. Several countries in the region are investigating small numbers of…
World Health Organization, 27 April 2009 - Swine influenzaThe Emergency Committee, established in compliance with the International Health Regulations (2005), held its second meeting on 27 April 2009.The Committee considered available data on confirmed outbreaks of A/H1N1 swine influenza in the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada. The…
7th Annual Vaccination Week in the Americas will reach out to children and adults in 44 countries and territories of the Western HemisphereWashington/ Panama City, April 22, 2009 — Countries from throughout the Americas are gearing up to participate in the Western Hemisphere's largest multi-country health effort, Vaccination Week in the Americas,…