Colombia reinforces its public health emergencies preparedness and response capacities with the PIP Framework
PAHO organizes an initial meeting to implement the Respiratory Mortality Surveillance network (PAHOMoMo)
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held the initial meeting of the pilot project of the Respiratory Mortality Surveillance Network (PAHOMoMo). This virtual meeting brought together representatives from countries in the Americas, international organizations and public health experts to discuss the initial steps towards the implementation of this innovative network. Objectives of the meeting […]
Did you know the International Reagent Resource (IRR) will be changing in 2025?
The International Reagent Resource (IRR), a critical resource for the distribution of reagents and essential materials used in the diagnosis and virological surveillance of respiratory diseases (among others), is an initiative of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, the IRR is preparing to implement significant operational updates in 2025. These changes […]
Costa Rica strengthens its respiratory virus surveillance system as a key country in the PIP Framework
Leading the PIP Framework in Costa Rica Costa Rica is positioned as one of the key beneficiaries of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, a global initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This framework aims to improve preparedness, surveillance, and response capacities for influenza pandemics by providing financial and technical resources to strengthen […]
Barbados celebrates global recognition of Best-Dos Santos Laboratory as a National Influenza Centre
Barbados has reached a major milestone in its public health journey with the official designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the Best-Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory (BDSPHL) as a National Influenza Centre (NIC). This designation, celebrated in October 2023, marks a significant chapter in the country’s efforts to bolster its public health […]
PAHO Practical Guide: Developing respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness plans
Available in: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published a document titled “Developing Pandemic Preparedness Plans for Respiratory Pathogens,” accessible in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This resource offers a clear and concise approach to the four essential steps for updating or developing preparedness and response plans […]
PAHO trains healthcare workers in respiratory protection
The Pan American Health Organization(PAHO), through the Infectious Hazard Management Unit, has trained 238 healthcare workers and representatives from 12 selected Latin American and Caribbean countries: Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Paraguay, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. This training aims to support the implementation of respiratory […]
Development of a training curriculum to strengthen data competencies for respiratory virus surveillance in the Americas moves forward
In May 2024, following the SARInet plus regional meeting, a strategic project was launched aimed at strengthening the capacities of respiratory virus surveillance teams in the Americas. This project focuses on developing a training curriculum to enhance data competencies, thereby improving the management, analysis, and interpretation of surveillance data, facilitating more informed and effective public […]
SARInet plus and REVELAC-i Regional Meeting 2024 technical note and report
