Join us in this unique opportunity to gather leading voices in the field of public health emergencies
The PAHO Health Emergencies Partners’ Forum 2024 is a unique opportunity to gather key stakeholders and leading voices in the field of public health emergencies to discuss current and future challenges in the Region and strengthen strategic partnerships for continued collaboration throughout the Americas with the aim of saving lives, protecting communities and building resilient societies. The Forum will be PAHO’s first post Covid-19 pandemic meeting of public health emergency partners in the Region. Thus, this gathering falls at a crucial time to enhance our cooperative efforts in preparing for the next pandemic, as well as for the development of PAHO's next strategic plan for 2026-2031, which will include priorities for future technical cooperation and must address the new and evolving realities of our countries and communities.
Let's strengthen strategic partnerships to continue saving lives, protecting communities and building resilient societies.
The Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Region faces complex and multifaceted health emergency and humanitarian challenges in a context of acute inequity within and across countries. Overall, the Region’s high exposure to devastating disasters, epidemic-prone diseases and complex humanitarian crisis and its dependence on international assistance and imported emergency goods during emergencies. In this context, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted paradigms when it comes to global health security, redefining the global health architecture and forcing countries and societies to reassess what it means to be prepared to face health emergencies.
From expert discussion panels to learning more about our partners' perspectives
The Partners’ Forum will include expert discussion panels, opportunities for small group conversation and engagement, and a segment to learn more about partner's perspectives and Strategic Priorities in Health and Emergencies.
Visit the interactive exhibits and experience hands-on innovative and technical tools used by PAHO in the Americas
PAHO’s unique mandate as the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and WHO’s Regional Office for the Americas is underpinned by country-level expertise, presence, and networks. Visit the exhibits to learn more about how PAHO assists Member States in strengthening their health sector capacities for prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response and early recovery from health emergencies and disasters resulting from any hazard. Furthermore, how the Organization leads and coordinates the international health response when national capacities are overwhelmed.
Community Based Surveillance
Infectious Hazards Management - Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness
Sea Level Rise Impact on Hospitals
Featured Publications
Access the latest publications of PAHO's Health Emergencies Department.
Onsite Information
When
Wednesday May 1, 2024. 09:00 - Friday May 3, 2024. 18:00 (EST)
Where
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic
Languages
Country official language: Spanish
Event: Spanish, English, French.
For getting to/from the airport you can use airport partner taxi service providers or global taxi services ordered by recognized applications.
Dominican Republic factsheet +
- Emergency number: 911 (fire brigade, medical assistance).
- Electricity: The standard voltage is 110 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. American plug.
- Local time: AST - Atlantic Standard Time (Same time as Washington DC).
- Country code: +1 809 / +1 829 / +1 849
- Currency: Dominican Pesos, for actual exchange rates please see the Central Bank exchange rate website. Exchange is available at the airport in local banks.
- Tap water: local tap water is not safe to drink. Drink bottle water.
- Weather: Expect between 75°F and 86°F.
Upon arrival at the venue, procure your badge at event's entrance on the first day starting at 8:00 am. Badges are to be worn at all times throughout the event as they will grant you access to all activities taking place at the Partners' Forum.
Located at the First level.
Main Salon: Anacaona
Side events Salons: Marien, Magua, Higüey
Exhibits: Foyer next to Salon Anacaona
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