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PAHO and the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean

Life-Saving Interventions for Acute Humanitarian Needs

Providing timely health assistance to populations affected by humanitarian crises and vulnerable communities facing urgent health needs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Supported by the
5 Countries
Haiti, Colombia, El Salvador,
Guatemala and Honduras
US$24.7M+
Total investment
2M+ Target Population
1M+ Direct beneficiaries
Essential Health Care
Where and when it is needed most

Regional response

About the Response

Funded by the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean (RHPF LAC), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is implementing health interventions across the five beneficiary countries to support communities affected by humanitarian crises and vulnerable populations facing disease outbreaks, limited access to health services, and other urgent health needs. 

Explore each country project to learn more about specific interventions and priority areas.

Colombia

Life-saving Health Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Outbreaks, Violence and Weather-related Emergencies in Colombia

Investment: US$7 million

Direct beneficiaries: 247,453 people

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This project supports communities affected by conflict, violence, disease outbreaks and climate-related emergencies, helping expand access to lifesaving health services in vulnerable and hard-to-reach areas. Through integrated health interventions, PAHO and partners aim to reduce urgent health risks, support continuity of care and protect people facing acute humanitarian needs.

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Haiti

Ensuring Timely Access to Lifesaving Health Services and Emergency Care for Haitian Populations with Acute Humanitarian Health Needs

Investment: US$10 million

Direct beneficiaries: 524,939 people

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This project supports populations affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti by expanding access to lifesaving health services and emergency care. Through support to health facilities and community-based interventions, the project aims to reduce urgent health risks, strengthen continuity of care, and improve access to essential services for vulnerable communities facing acute humanitarian needs.

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El Salvador

Ensuring Access to and Availability of Lifesaving Health Services through Strengthened Operational Capacity and Operating Conditions of Health Facilities in El Salvador

Investment: US$2.7 million

Direct beneficiaries: 85,612 people

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This project supports vulnerable communities in El Salvador by improving access to lifesaving health services and strengthening the operational capacity of health facilities. Activities aim to reduce urgent health risks linked to climate-related shocks and vector-borne diseases, while helping ensure continuity of essential care for populations facing humanitarian needs.

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Guatemala

Health Humanitarian Response to Save Lives among Populations Affected by Drought, Crop Loss and Outbreak Risks in Humanitarian Priority Areas of Guatemala

Investment: US$2.225 million

Direct beneficiaries: 139,609 people

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This project supports populations affected by drought, crop loss and public health threats in humanitarian priority areas of Guatemala. Through integrated health interventions, the project aims to strengthen access to essential and lifesaving health services, reduce the impact of disease outbreaks, and improve the resilience of vulnerable communities facing acute humanitarian needs.

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Honduras

Safe Access to Health Services for Vulnerable Populations in Municipalities Affected by Disasters, Climate-related Events and Violence Prioritized under the Honduras Humanitarian Response Plan

Investment: US$2.765 million

Direct beneficiaries: 112,630 people

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This project supports vulnerable populations affected by disasters, climate-related events and violence in prioritized municipalities across Honduras. Through strengthened access to essential and lifesaving health services, the project aims to address urgent health needs, reduce humanitarian risks and improve access to care for communities facing complex and protracted vulnerabilities.

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