Publications

Technical guidance for an integrated approach to routine surveillance of respiratory viruses in the Americas
Designed for health authorities, epidemiologists, surveillance officers, laboratory focal points and policymakers, this guidance supports stronger routine surveillance of respiratory viruses in the Americas. It outlines essential components of sentinel surveillance and complementary approaches to help countries build integrated, flexible, and sustainable systems for preparedness and response.

Checklists of good practices and recommendations for developing national policies and agendas on research for health. Second edition
Created for those involved in national research policies and agendas, this second edition offers updated checklists to support their development and revision. The publication helps countries align these documents with PAHO’s Policy on Research for Health and strengthen health research systems across the Region.

Methodological guidelines for the design of learning pathways. Learning Pathway Series, No. 1
These guidelines present a methodology for designing learning pathways that support lifelong learning for health workers. Created for PAHO technical teams, training institutions, teachers, and partners involved in public health education, the guide helps organize educational activities around the competencies needed by different health teams.
 

Guidelines for surveillance of congenital rubella syndrome in the Region of the Americas
These guidelines support countries in strengthening surveillance of congenital rubella syndrome and sustaining the elimination of rubella in the Region of the Americas. They include updated case definitions, investigation procedures, laboratory criteria, and monitoring indicators to help detect possible cases and protect vulnerable populations.
 

Technical guide on the use of maternal vaccine and long-acting monoclonal antibodies against respiratory syncytial virus to protect infants
Respiratory syncytial virus is a major cause of illness and hospitalization among infants in the Region of the Americas. This technical guide provides recommendations for the use of maternal RSVpreF vaccine and long-acting monoclonal antibodies to help protect infants and support decision-making in maternal and child health.
 

Evidence-informed update process for the HEARTS 2.0 Clinical Pathway: HEARTS 2.0 Phase 3: Integrating hypertension into cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic care in primary health care settings
As part of the HEARTS 2.0 update process, this publication describes how guidance for cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic care has been reviewed and updated for primary health care settings. It summarizes the expert consensus process and selected interventions to support more integrated care across the Region of the Americas.

Developing data literacy core capacities to improve respiratory virus surveillance in the Americas
Developed through regional collaboration and country assessments, this publication outlines an initiative to strengthen data literacy for respiratory virus surveillance in the Americas. It offers practical recommendations and a flexible training framework to improve data analysis, interpretation, and the use of surveillance data in public health action.
 

ASIS-ARMAR7: A renewed vision of health situation analysis in the Region of the Americas
ASIS-ARMAR7 offers a renewed methodology for analyzing health situations across the Americas, helping countries better understand the social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors that shape population health. It supports stronger health governance, informed planning, and more effective public health action.