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Challenges in access to health for migrants transiting the Darien region
The Darien region, a vast jungle territory between Colombia and Panama, has seen a continued increase in migration. During 2023, each country recorded more than 500,000 people passing through the Darien region. In the first months of 2024, records indicated an increase in migratory flows. This surge is putting pressure on health services on both sides of the border, creating new challenges for local and national authorities.
AI prompt design for public health: Using generative AI responsibly
This publication highlights prompt design as an essential skill for public health professionals using artificial intelligence. It explains how well-structured prompts improve accuracy, reduce bias, and support effective communication by defining objectives, audience, tone, and context. The document also explores prompt libraries, workflow integration, and the importance of human oversight to ensure reliable and responsible AI-generated content.
Leading causes of death and disease burden in the Americas: Noncommunicable diseases and external causes
This report presents an in-depth analysis on life expectancy and mortality in the Americas, exploring the burden of disease throughout the life course. It focuses on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), encompassing mental and substance use disorders, neurological conditions, and external causes during the period 2000–2019.
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Bias-free artificial intelligence in health - Dos and don’ts for developing and implementing algorithms
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in public health, addressing bias is essential to ensure equitable outcomes. This publication offers practical guidance to help develop and implement AI systems responsibly, with clear recommendations across the full life cycle to improve transparency, data quality, and decision-making in health systems.
Recommendations for the early detection of human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1)
As avian influenza A(H5N1) continues to spread across species, early detection becomes increasingly important. This publication provides practical recommendations to strengthen surveillance among high-risk populations, improve detection in health-care settings, and ensure timely response. It also outlines key measures for infection prevention, sample collection, and case reporting.
Eligibility for blood donation: Recommendations for the education and screening of potential blood donors. Update
Ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply begins with effective donor education and screening. This updated guide presents recommendations to help national blood programs strengthen donor eligibility practices, promote voluntary blood donation, and improve the safety and quality of blood collection services.
Long-term care governance and financing. Policy Brief 3
Strong governance and sustainable financing are essential for building equitable and effective long-term care systems. This policy brief explores policy options to strengthen leadership, regulation, and financing approaches that support the development and sustainability of care services.
Long-term care providers: The roles, rights, and needs of paid and unpaid caregivers. Policy brief 2
Long-term care systems depend on a wide range of paid and unpaid caregivers who support people experiencing declines in functional capacity. This policy brief examines their roles, rights, and needs, and highlights the importance of recognizing, protecting, and supporting caregivers as a central component of quality long-term care systems.
Alliance for the Elimination of HIV in the Americas
The Alliance for the Elimination of HIV in the Americas brings together countries, partners, and technical agencies to accelerate progress toward ending HIV as a public health threat in the Region. It promotes coordinated action to strengthen prevention, expand access to testing and treatment, and improve collaboration across national and regional HIV programs.
Interactive atlas of leishmaniasis in the Americas: Clinical aspects and differential diagnosis. Updated version
Designed as a clinical support tool, this updated interactive atlas helps health professionals diagnose leishmaniasis across endemic countries in the Americas. It includes updated epidemiological data and treatment recommendations aligned with current regional guidelines.
Person-centered long-term care. Policy brief 1
Person-centered long-term care improves quality of life and cost-effectiveness by responding to people’s individual needs, capacities, and priorities. The brief supports implementation of the Pan American Health Organization’s Policy on Long-term Care through culturally appropriate, evidence-based, and integrated care models.
Health – a driver for development, security, and prosperity
For over 120 years, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has been at the forefront of public health in the Americas. As health challenges continue to evolve, PAHO remains committed to addressing key priorities that impact the well-being of populations across the Region.
The Organization’s priority areas of work reflect its ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes, build resilient health systems, and achieve health equity and universal health coverage throughout the Americas.
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