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Vaccination Week in the Americas launches in Canada, with a call for renewed action to protect all through immunization

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the 24th Vaccination Week in the Americas in Ottawa, Canada, marking the first time the regional campaign has been inaugurated in the country. PAHO calls to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases in the AmericaThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urged countries in the region to intensify immunization efforts as part of Vaccination Week in the Americas. The call comes amid sustained gains in vaccination coverage which have not yet been sufficient to prevent a sharp resurgence of measles, with cases already surpassing totals recorded for all of 2025. PAHO warns of critical gaps in the health labor market in nine South American countriesThe Pan American Health Organization warned that critical inequalities persist in the availability and distribution of health personnel in South America, with a marked concentration in capitals and large cities and shortages in rural and underserved areas according to a new regional report.

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIVIn a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization, together with PAHO, congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. World Chagas Disease Day 2026: PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition highlight the central role of women in eliminating the diseaseFor World Chagas Disease Day 2026, PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition called for strengthening the response to this disease and highlighted the role of women in early detection, prevention and care. Read more PAHO’s 2025 Country Reports highlight the Region’s progress in healthThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) presented the 2025 Annual Reports of its country offices, detailing the main results of technical cooperation achieved in collaboration with governments and strategic partners across the Region.

  Public Health Stories An urgent need to vaccinate: Bolivia’s response to the ongoing measles outbreak in isolated communities Multimedia Let’s Talk About Health – Ep. 24 – ChikungunyaChikungunya is back in the Americas. In this episode of PAHO’s official podcast, we speak with Dr. Thais dos Santos, PAHO’s Regional Advisor on Arboviruses, about the resurgence of this mosquito-borne virus—its symptoms (particularly debilitating joint pain), the factors driving its reappearance, and what we can do to prevent it. Read more Watch more videos on PAHO TVVisit our website for more news in: English | Español | Français | Português Events International Nurses Day Celebration When: 12 May Read more  International Day of Action for Women’s Health When: 28 May   Our Publications read recent and past editions of our Publications Newsletter and subscribe to receive updates on new releases.

Follow us on social media  Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  Pan American Health Organization 525 23rd Street NW Washington, D.C. 20037 The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system. You are receiving this e-mail because you have expressed interest in being notified about public health news and events about the Pan American Health Organization.

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the 24th Vaccination Week in the Americas in Ottawa, Canada, marking the first time the regional campaign has been inaugurated in the country. PAHO calls to strengthen vaccination amid rising measles cases in the AmericaThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urged countries in the region to intensify immunization efforts as part of Vaccination Week in the Americas. The call comes amid sustained gains in vaccination coverage which have not yet been sufficient to prevent a sharp resurgence of measles, with cases already surpassing totals recorded for all of 2025. PAHO warns of critical gaps in the health labor market in nine South American countriesThe Pan American Health Organization warned that critical inequalities persist in the availability and distribution of health personnel in South America, with a marked concentration in capitals and large cities and shortages in rural and underserved areas according to a new regional report.

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIVIn a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization, together with PAHO, congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. World Chagas Disease Day 2026: PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition highlight the central role of women in eliminating the diseaseFor World Chagas Disease Day 2026, PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition called for strengthening the response to this disease and highlighted the role of women in early detection, prevention and care. Read more PAHO’s 2025 Country Reports highlight the Region’s progress in healthThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) presented the 2025 Annual Reports of its country offices, detailing the main results of technical cooperation achieved in collaboration with governments and strategic partners across the Region.

  Public Health Stories An urgent need to vaccinate: Bolivia’s response to the ongoing measles outbreak in isolated communities Multimedia Let’s Talk About Health – Ep. 24 – ChikungunyaChikungunya is back in the Americas. In this episode of PAHO’s official podcast, we speak with Dr. Thais dos Santos, PAHO’s Regional Advisor on Arboviruses, about the resurgence of this mosquito-borne virus—its symptoms (particularly debilitating joint pain), the factors driving its reappearance, and what we can do to prevent it. Read more Watch more videos on PAHO TVVisit our website for more news in: English | Español | Français | Português Events International Nurses Day Celebration When: 12 May Read more  International Day of Action for Women’s Health When: 28 May   Our Publications read recent and past editions of our Publications Newsletter and subscribe to receive updates on new releases.

Follow us on social media  Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  Pan American Health Organization 525 23rd Street NW Washington, D.C. 20037 The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system. You are receiving this e-mail because you have expressed interest in being notified about public health news and events about the Pan American Health Organization.

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