Technical Unit News https://www.paho.org/en en TIPSESA network on intersectoral work and social participation for health equity advances in its consolidation https://www.paho.org/en/news/10-2-2025-tipsesa-network-intersectoral-work-and-social-participation-health-equity-advances <![CDATA[

The platform for the exchange of experiences and collaboration approves its statutes, which establish the existence of a steering committee and five thematic technical committees, while PAHO will occupy the Technical Secretariat of the network.

]]> 10 Feb 2025 Manuel Ruiz Rico node/98747 Ministry of Health Professionals Receive Specialized Training in Health Data Analysis https://www.paho.org/en/news/10-2-2025-ministry-health-professionals-receive-specialized-training-health-data-analysis <![CDATA[a specialized virtual training session on using the GitHub platform to share code and conduct analyses in R software, was held by the PAHO Health Emergencies Department. The training gathered 39 professionals from the Ministries of Health and Health Institute, including Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Paraguay, all of whom work in health data management and analysis. The training address any challenges encountered in applying these skills to their routine activities, and ensure continued proficiency in utilizing R and GitHub for health data analysis.]]> 10 Feb 2025 Elaine Suriel de Monclus node/98709 Experts from the Americas define research priorities on the Oropouche virus at the PAHO meeting https://www.paho.org/en/news/7-2-2025-experts-americas-define-research-priorities-oropouche-virus-paho-meeting <![CDATA[

Bogotá, February 7, 2025 — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) brought together experts from Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Peru, Ecuador, and PAHO Collaborating Centers for Arboviruses in Bogotá on January 22 and 23 to define a strategic research agenda on the Oropouche virus (OROV).

OROV has caused health emergencies in Brazil and Cuba since 2024 and could spread to other countries in the Americas. During the meeting, specialists identified critical gaps in current knowledge. They outlined key strategies to guide future evidence-based efforts in the region.

]]> 7 Feb 2025 Karen Gonzalez node/98698 PAHO hosts a technical visit from the Chilean Ministry of Health at its headquarters to strengthen Chile's capacities in health emergency management https://www.paho.org/en/news/7-2-2025-paho-hosts-technical-visit-chilean-ministry-health-its-headquarters-strengthen-chiles <![CDATA[PAHO hosts a technical visit from the Chilean Ministry of Health at its headquarters to strengthen Chile's capacities in health emergency management. From 21 to 31 January, the representative of the Ministry of Health of Chile, Dr. Ester Aylwin, participated in a technical mission to the Department of Health Emergencies (PHE) at the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in Washington, DC. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the country's technical and strategic capacity in managing public health emergencies, as part of agreements reached with the Chilean Minister of Health's Cabinet. This experience reaffirms the commitment of PAHO/WHO, through the Department of Health Emergencies, to provide prompt, coordinated, and comprehensive support to Member States in the areas of prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, surveillance, response, and early recovery in the event of any threat to human health.]]> 7 Feb 2025 Elaine Suriel de Monclus node/98694 The high socio-economic benefit of promoting health and well-being https://www.paho.org/en/news/5-2-2025-high-socio-economic-benefit-promoting-health-and-well-being <![CDATA[

The director of PAHO's Department of Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Equity participated in the event Global Investments in Health: The Infrastructure for Everyday Well-Being, organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

]]> 5 Feb 2025 Manuel Ruiz Rico node/98710 The EMT initiative is making significant strides in 2025 after a successful year in the Americas https://www.paho.org/en/news/4-2-2025-emt-initiative-making-significant-strides-2025-after-successful-year-americas <![CDATA["2024 was a key year for strengthening Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) in the Americas. The region made significant progress in the classification and reclassification of national medical teams, consolidating their capacity to respond to health emergencies. Twelve EMTs in the region have demonstrated that they meet the guiding principles and international standards defined by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This ensures that they can deploy self-sufficiently, provide quality care, and effectively coordinate with local health systems in emergency situations.]]> 4 Feb 2025 Elaine Suriel de Monclus node/98630 Ecuador presented new regulations on clinical trials developed with technical assistance from PAHO https://www.paho.org/en/news/3-2-2025-ecuador-presented-new-regulations-clinical-trials-developed-technical-assistance-paho <![CDATA[

Washington, D.C., Feb.

]]> 3 Feb 2025 Silvina Acosta node/98640 Ecuador transforms administrative processes with digital tools https://www.paho.org/en/news/30-1-2025-ecuador-transforms-administrative-processes-digital-tools <![CDATA[

PAHO in Ecuador has modernized its administrative and logistical processes by integrating technological resources, aligning with the PAHO Green policy and Action 2.09 of the PAHO Forward 2.0 initiative, which aims to document and share best practices in event management.

]]> 30 Jan 2025 Cristina Mitchell node/98601 PAHO Makes Call for Good Practices in the Prevention, Control, and Surveillance of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) https://www.paho.org/en/news/29-1-2025-paho-makes-call-good-practices-prevention-control-and-surveillance-noncommunicable <![CDATA[

29 January 2025, Washington, D.C. - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is inviting governmental institutions and intergovernmental organizations in the Region of the Americas to participate in a call for good practices in the prevention, control, and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

]]> 29 Jan 2025 Cayon Arantxa node/98596 Access to Critical Supplies for Neglected Diseases in the Americas https://www.paho.org/en/news/29-1-2025-access-critical-supplies-neglected-diseases-americas <![CDATA[

February 11, 2025 (PAHO) – Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations in the Americas. In addition to bearing a significant burden of these diseases, these communities face inequitable access to essential medicines and health technologies.

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