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PAHO calls to be ready for meteorological challenges in the Americas

Published on: July 1, 2021
07:12

Washington, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday called on its member states to get ready for the challenges posed by summer and winter in the region, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

PAHO alerts about slow pace of Covid-19 vaccination in LatAm

Published on: June 17, 2021
07:24

Washington, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Only one of 10 people in Latin America and the Caribbean completed their coronavirus vaccination schedule. Hospitals are about to collapse and Covid-19 variants are currently spreading swiftly, warned Dr. Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Breastfeeding is best vaccine for newborns, says Cuban authorities

Published on: June 16, 2021
07:24

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Breast milk is the first and most complete vaccine for newborn babies, since it benefits their health and also that of the mother, Cuban health authorities reiterated.

Venezuela, PAHO assess batch of Covax Covid-19 vaccine doses

Published on: June 10, 2021
07:28

Caracas, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela on Wednesday and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday assessed a batch of Covax coronavirus vaccine doses to be sent to the South American nation.

PAHO warns about slow pace of Covid-19 vaccination in the Americas

Published on: June 10, 2021
07:25

Washington, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne called attention to the slow rate of Covid-19 vaccination in Latin American and the Caribbean and warned that controlling the virus could take years if current trend continues.

Warning of hurricane above normal threat and Covid-19 in the Americas

Published on: June 10, 2021
04:29

Washington, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Hurricanes and Covid-19 represent a threat to Latin American and Caribbean countries that must save lives and protect their populations, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned.

PAHO favors shutting down several Dominican territories

Published on: June 8, 2021
10:56

Santo Domingo, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) considered that, due to the current increase in Covid-19 cases in the Dominican Republic, the government must shut down several provinces and implement teleworking in those territories.

PAHO warns about foodborne disease risks in the Americas

Published on: June 8, 2021
07:18

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned that every year as many as 77 million people are affected by and more than 9,000 people die of a foodborne disease (FBD) in the region of the Americas.

PAHO recognizes Cuba’s efforts with anti-Covid-19 vaccine candidates

Published on: May 26, 2021
15:16

Washington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday recognized Cuba's efforts in the development of its own vaccine candidates against Covid-19 and its importance for the region.

PAHO warns the region depends on imported medications

Published on: May 21, 2021
11:00

Washington, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The countries in the Americas produce less than 4% of medical products they have used during the pandemic, including vaccines, causing overmuch dependence on imports, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa Etienne warned.

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