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2 December, 2020

Regional News

Rapid antigen tests arriving in countries to assist in COVID-19 response in the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization has deployed 190,000 new COVID-19 antigen diagnostic tests donated to four countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is conducting training to implement pilot testing of their operation. PAHO’s Strategic Fund is working with the countries to facilitate access to these diagnostic tests.

PAHO accompanies the transformation of health professions education in times of COVID-19
PAHO has accompanied in recent months multiple virtual activities organized by the networks of associations and faculties of medicine at the international level where experts discussed the prospects for the future development of health education in the Americas.

More than 900 health professionals enroll to the course on the implementation and strengthening of Programs for Optimizing Antimicrobials in the Americas
With more than nine hundred people enrolled, PAHO launched the course for the implementation and strengthening of Programs for Optimizing Antimicrobials (PROA, in Spanish), aimed at leaders, managers and health professionals who develop tasks related to the use of antimicrobials in health institutions.

Stay informed on COVID-19
Check-out all the information available on COVID-19 in PAHO´s website: number of cases reported in the Americas, technical guidelines, epidemiological alerts, guidance and research in the Americas, infographics, and social media cards.

Health Stories

Colombia’s experience with control of antimicrobial medicines sales
Colombia's Ministry of Health and Social Protection is developing proposed regulations to address the main constraints on the control of prescription antibiotic sales. The proposal is aimed at establishing guidelines for the proper use of antibiotics and includes specific guidelines for antibiotic sales.

Video

Leaving no one behind
Colombia is demonstrating how national commitment and international cooperation for Universal Health reaches people in the most remote and vulnerable communities. The Wayúu people are physically and geographically isolated from the rest of Colombia as the pandemic spreads through the country, but they are not left behind in efforts to deliver health for all.

Upcoming Events

SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PAN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
What: Launch of the Special Edition on Human Resources for Universal Health of the Pan American Journal of Public Health.
When: 2 December 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST)
How: Zoom (please register here before the session).
More information

UNIVERSAL HEALTH DAY
Theme: Health for All: Protect everyone.
What: Launch of the publication “The Essential Public Health Functions in the Americas: A Renewal for the 21st Century”.
When: 11 December 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EDT)
How: Zoom (please register here before the session).
More information

Resources

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION SAFETY
Watch the opening of the International Conference on Radiation Safety, with the theme "Improving Radiation Protection in Practice", which took place virtually from 9 to 20 November 2020.
🎬 Opening remarks
📲 Information about the conference

DIALOGUES ABOUT RESEARCH ETHICS DURING THE PANDEMIC

First dialogue: Strategies for Ethics Review and Oversight.
Second dialogue: REC procedures.
Third dialogue: Social and scientific value, and informed consent.

COURSES AND WEBINARS ON COVID-19
At PAHO´s Virtual Campus you will find courses and webinars recordings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This page is updated daily, so make sure to come back often and see the newest information.
📲 Visit the Virtual Campus here

Communication Materials

RADIO SPOT ON ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION

Country's News

ARGENTINA
Múltiples actividades de promoción y reconocimiento en el Día Nacional del Donante Voluntario de Sangre

BOLIVIA
Bolivia inició la Semana Mundial de Concientización sobre el Uso de los Antimicrobianos

BRAZIL
Líderes mundiais unem forças para lutar contra crise cada vez maior de resistência aos antimicrobianos
OPAS organiza com parceiros internacionais e do Brasil um webinar ao vivo sobre uso racional de antimicrobianos

CHILE
CESFAM de Paine y San Joaquín reciben equipamiento tecnológico para mejorar el acceso y la atención a distancia de usuarios en tiempos de Covid-19
Con la presentación de experiencias de los CESFAM de Calle Larga, Temuco y San Joaquín, se desarrolla Segundo Conversatorio Virtual de Comunidad de Prácticas en APS

COLOMBIA
Colombia trabaja unido para combatir la resistencia a los antimicrobianos

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
OPS presenta al Gabinete de Salud del Gobierno de la República Dominicana el Plan Operativo de Respuesta a la Emergencia por la COVID-19

PARAGUAY
Expertos compartieron avances y tareas pendientes sobre resistencia antimicrobiana en Paraguay
Llegan a Paraguay 250 mil pruebas rápidas para detectar COVID-19

PERU
Con éxito se desarrollaron las actividades promocionales durante la Semana de Concientización sobre la Resistencia a los Antimicrobianos

URUGUAY
La resistencia antimicrobiana pone en peligro los tratamientos de las infecciones comunes y de las potencialmente mortales
OPS apoya presentación de nuevos lineamientos estratégicos y acciones para fortalecer el Primer Nivel de Atención

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