Latin America struggles with vaccine inequality in light of a third wave
The threat of a third wave of covid-19 continues to grow in Latin America, which, with limited resources and marked...
April 1, 2021Topic
PAHO
PAHO seeks suppliers to help Brazil purchase drugs used in intubation
Close to a shortage of intubation drugs, the Brazilian government is turning to the international market in an attempt to...
March 22, 2021
Pandemic accelerates in half of the Americas – PAHO director
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - New coronavirus cases are picking up again in half of the countries in the Americas,...
March 17, 2021
PAHO: Evidence growing that Brazilian coronavirus variant increases contagion
PAHO's general director advocated safety measures as the "best way" to fight the virus in the short-term, before vaccines begin...
February 11, 2021
Cash-strapped Venezuela Can Not Join COVAX Vaccine Program, PAHO Says
The timeline has closed for Venezuela to join the COVAX facility for COVID-19 vaccines, an official with the Pan American...
January 19, 2021
Nicaragua in Talks to Acquire Russia’s Sputnik V COVID Vaccine, Says PAHO
Nicaragua is in talks with Russia’s Gamaleya Institute to acquire the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, the Pan American Health Organization...
January 14, 2021
PAHO: Covid Situation in Brazil Worrisome, Amid Indications of Second Wave
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO), stated on Wednesday, December 9th, that...
December 10, 2020
W.H.O. Says Vaccinating 20% of Latin America and Caribbean to Cost More than US$2 Billion
Vaccinating 20% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean against COVID-19 will cost more than US$2 (R$10.5) billion...
November 18, 2020
Brazil’s Mais Medicos Program to Lose Cuban Doctors
As Brazilian doctors' participation in program grows, Cuban doctors file suits to remain in the country after contract expires and...
October 4, 2017