Publications

NCDs at a Glance 2025. NCDs surveillance and monitoring: Noncommunicable disease mortality and risk factor prevalence in the Americas  
This brochure presents data on NCD and suicide mortality, along with trends by sex, in the Region of the Americas and 35 Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) from 2000 to 2021. It also highlights progress toward the 2025 global NCD targets.

Major storm on the horizon: Health and macroeconomic burdens of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions in South America 
This report examines the dangers posed by current and rising rates of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions (NMHs) in South America, beyond their health risks, by demonstrating their considerable negative impact on economic growth.

Guidance on active case-finding for acute flaccid paralysis, measles, and rubella 
The purpose of this publication is to provide technical guidance and data collection tools for conducting comprehensive active case-finding for acute flaccid paralysis, measles, and rubella at the institutional (health facility) and community levels.

Strengthening information transparency on patents and intellectual property related to mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean 
This report provides a patent landscape on mRNA and lipid nanoparticles in Latin America and the Caribbean countries and presents an in-depth analysis of patent applications filed in Argentina and Brazil, where the two programs’ partners in the Region are based.

HEARTS in the Americas: Evaluation framework for continuous quality improvement in primary care centers 
This publication aims to support primary health care teams, particularly primary care institutions serving a defined population or territory, within the context of PAHO’s HEARTS in the Americas program

Evaluation of the integration of gender equality in the Pan American Health Organization’s technical cooperation in health in the Americas 2005–2023. Volume I: Final report  
This evaluation, conducted by an independent external team, employed face-to-face and remote data collection methods and geographically covered the entire Region of the Americas. The primary objective was to evaluate the extent to which gender equality has been incorporated into PAHO’s technical cooperation and to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of these efforts in promoting gender equality across the Americas.

Progress in universal health in the Americas: addressing unmet healthcare needs, gaps in coverage, and lack of financial protection through primary health care 
This publication utilizes the most recent data to provide a detailed analysis of the current state of universal health in the Region of the Americas. It focuses on three key indicators, unmet healthcare needs, coverage of essential health services, and financial protection, and identifies key policy implications and recommendations for future action.

Evaluation of the Pan American Health Organization Program Budget Policy 2020–2025. Final report
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) introduced the BP20-25 in 2019 to guide budget allocations from 2020 to 2025, aiming to ensure equity, fairness, and transparency. This evaluation examines the policy’s effectiveness in meeting Member States’ needs, focusing on improvements in budget allocation processes across PAHO’s country, subregional, and regional levels.