Do you want to strengthen your knowledge in epidemiology? Virtually and for free? Enroll in the course “Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Systems in the Americas” from PAHO! 🔗 https://t.co/eoASvPrLlC #PAHOVirtualCampus #Epidemiology

PAHO announced this Monday that the Region of the Americas has lost its verification as free from endemic measles transmission. The virus has circulated for at least 12 months in Canada. All other countries maintain their measles elimination status. 🔗: https://t.co/E0jY8v0VMB

🏥 During #HurricaneMelissa, the Santa Cruz Health Centre—retrofitted to #SmartHospital standards—remained fully operational with minimal damage. A beautiful reminder that investing in resilient health services matters for everyone’s safety and well-being. 💙 Supported by @UKaid

🇪🇺🤝🌎 PAHO and the @EU_Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) have signed an administrative arrangement to enhance cooperation in prevention, preparedness, and response to serious cross-border public health threats. 🔗: https://t.co/dzR3mDXnoG

🌎 9 countries from the Amazon Basin and the Darién Corridor agreed on new actions to strengthen regional health security by improving surveillance, preparedness, and response to emerging zoonotic diseases. 🔗: https://t.co/PoGuqhJHZa

📍Explore our lineup of events happening this week: 🔗: https://t.co/2LNdCcLUiZ #PAHOevents

🛎️PAHO scales up emergency health response in the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa. Over 13 tons of medical supplies delivered and expert teams deployed to restore health services and prevent disease outbreaks. ℹ️Read more: https://t.co/aoCskgU44t #HurricaneMelissa #Caribbean

Deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our colleague Jocelyn Jean-Marie in Haiti 🇭🇹. On behalf of PAHO, we extend heartfelt condolences. His dedication to the organization’s mission will be remembered. This tragedy highlights the urgent need to protect health workers.

Great to join HERA Director-General Florika Fink-Hooijer in signing a new arrangement to strengthen cooperation on medical countermeasures for cross-border health threats. Excited for PAHO and @EC_HERA to work together for stronger, more resilient health systems. #CELACEU2025

PAHO and the Government of Spain 🇪🇸 deepened their strategic collaboration through new cooperation agreements concluded in Cartagena de Indias. The agreements aim to enhance regulatory capacity and expand equitable access to health services. 🔗: https://t.co/k4rjPvm5BZ

PAHO reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory harmonization and health self-reliance in LatAm and the Caribbean, during the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the European Union. 🔗: https://t.co/2bbjCSjknw

Between 2020 and 2022 #syphilis cases in the Americas 🌎increased by 26%, and by another 10% between 2022 and 2024. It is urgent to expand screening and treatment, integrated into primary health care. Learn more about the 15 key recommendations 👉 https://t.co/oDVR1FDe5z

Rural communities deserve access to malaria services! By empowering community leaders, trained health workers, and volunteers🙋 to conduct rapid diagnostic tests and deliver treatment —even in the hardest-to-reach areas—we can protect our most vulnerable people from #malaria.

On #Malaria Day in the Americas, PAHO calls on countries, local leaders, and partners to step up action to ensure everyone at risk of malaria has access to timely diagnosis and treatment. 🔗: https://t.co/d80HJvIKWC

A new digital application, developed by PAHO in collaboration with @Minsa_Peru 🇵🇪, is being used to improve the recording, management, and use of vaccination data in areas with limited internet access. 🔗: https://t.co/o4e9gjJ0NQ

Delays in diagnosing and treating #malaria don't just put lives at risk—they keep the disease spreading. We need better access to malaria services and active community involvement to break this cycle. Together, we can #endmalaria in the Americas 🌎.

Indigenous communities represent 34% of all malaria cases and 29% of all malaria deaths in the Americas. But when we empower local leaders🙋 and health workers in the community, we can protect the most affected communities and #endmalaria for good 🌎.

🆘 The PAHO donor alert seeks US$14.2 million to restore health care delivery, strengthen disease surveillance, ensure safe water and sanitation, and support mental health services across Jamaica 🇯🇲. #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #HealthForAll

🇯🇲 PAHO calls for donor support after #HurricaneMelissa’s devastating impact in #Jamaica. 💙 Immediate funding is critical to sustain lifesaving health operations and prevent outbreaks. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/hvqiMN4Kao

.@PAHOWHO reported that over 530,000 people in the Americas contracted #malaria in 2024—a reminder that this preventable disease still affects thousands. Join us on #MalariaDayInTheAmericas and take a stand to #endmalaria.