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Challenges in access to health for migrants transiting the Darien region
The Darien region, a vast jungle territory between Colombia and Panama, has seen a continued increase in migration. During 2023, each country recorded more than 500,000 people passing through the Darien region. In the first months of 2024, records indicated an increase in migratory flows. This surge is putting pressure on health services on both sides of the border, creating new challenges for local and national authorities.
Advancing health for regional security
2024 Annual Report of the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½
In 2024, Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½ developed a multipronged approach to applying the lessons of COVID-19 and simultaneously adapt healthcare policies to the new geopolitical realities. The Organization put special emphasis on the health security of the Americas, coordinated with other multilateral bodies, and worked to make the voices of the Region heard in international forums.
Leading causes of death and disease burden in the Americas: Noncommunicable diseases and external causes
This report presents an in-depth analysis on life expectancy and mortality in the Americas, exploring the burden of disease throughout the life course. It focuses on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), encompassing mental and substance use disorders, neurological conditions, and external causes during the period 2000–2019.
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Recent Publications
This brochure presents data on NCD and suicide mortality, along with trends by sex, in the Region of the Americas and 35 Member States of the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½ (Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½) from 2000 to 2021. It also highlights progress toward the 2025 global NCD targets.
This report examines the dangers posed by current and rising rates of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions (NMHs) in South America, beyond their health risks, by demonstrating their considerable negative impact on economic growth.
The purpose of this publication is to provide technical guidance and data collection tools for conducting comprehensive active case-finding for acute flaccid paralysis, measles, and rubella at the institutional (health facility) and community levels.
This report provides a patent landscape on mRNA and lipid nanoparticles in Latin America and the Caribbean countries and presents an in-depth analysis of patent applications filed in Argentina and Brazil, where the two programs’ partners in the Region are based.
This publication aims to support primary health care teams, particularly primary care institutions serving a defined population or territory, within the context of Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½â€™s HEARTS in the Americas program
This evaluation, conducted by an independent external team, employed face-to-face and remote data collection methods and geographically covered the entire Region of the Americas. The primary objective was to evaluate the extent to which gender equality has been incorporated into Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½â€™s technical cooperation and to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of these efforts in promoting gender equality across the Americas.
This publication utilizes the most recent data to provide a detailed analysis of the current state of universal health in the Region of the Americas. It focuses on three key indicators, unmet healthcare needs, coverage of essential health services, and financial protection, and identifies key policy implications and recommendations for future action.
The Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½ (Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½) introduced the BP20-25 in 2019 to guide budget allocations from 2020 to 2025, aiming to ensure equity, fairness, and transparency. This evaluation examines the policy’s effectiveness in meeting Member States’ needs, focusing on improvements in budget allocation processes across Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½â€™s country, subregional, and regional levels.
Health – a driver for development, security, and prosperity
For over 120 years, the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½ (Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½) has been at the forefront of public health in the Americas. As health challenges continue to evolve, Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½ remains committed to addressing key priorities that impact the well-being of populations across the Region.
The Organization’s priority areas of work reflect its ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes, build resilient health systems, and achieve health equity and universal health coverage throughout the Americas.
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