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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
