Epidemiological Alert

Given the increase of congenital anomalies, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neurological and autoimmune syndromes in areas where Zika virus is circulating and their possible relation to the virus, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends its Member States establish and maintain the capacity to detect and confirm Zika virus cases, prepare healthcare facilities for the possible increase in demand at all healthcare levels and specialized care for neurological syndromes, and to strengthen antenatal care. In addition, Member States should continue efforts to reduce the presence of mosquito vectors through an effective vector control strategy and public communication.

One year one team 4Haiti

Video retrospective from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) about the earthquake that stroke Haiti in January, 2010 and its recovery. Length: 13min23sec.

Health response to the earthquake in Haiti January 2010: lessons to be learned for the next massive sudden-onset disaster

Publication about lessons on response to disasters learned from the earthquake that stroke Haiti in January, 2010. Its content it's divided into 9 chapters and includes an overall view on the situation of the country before the disaster, information about the disaster, its impact in health, the response to it and more. Published on 2011, 180 pages, available on PDF format.

PAHO Disasters

Página del Área de Preparativos para Situaciones de Emergencia y Socorro en Casos de Desastre de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) en el Facebook. Noticias, publicaciones, vídeos y otros recursos en español y inglés son compartidos.

Cholera outbreak in Haiti, 2010

Interactive map from the Pan American Health Organization - PAHO that brings cases of cholera in Haiti. The dates are displayed on the map by the selection of different indicators and they are also presented on graphics and tables.

Cholera in the Americas

It provides information about the cholera situation in the Americas, including the most affected areas, the ways of transmission of the disease and the actions to control it.

Malaria surveillance indicators

It presents graphics with information on the outbreaks of malaria in different countries, including the indicators: mortality, morbidity, incidence, prevention, population at risk, diagnosis, treatment and finances for malaria control.

PAHO press briefing on the cholera outbreak in Haiti, Monday, 25 October 2010

It brings the press conference of the Pan American Health Organization - PAHO held on October 25, 2010 about the situation of the cholera outbreak in Haiti, including the organization actions on the management of the disease.

Press conference, cholera situation in Haiti

Video from the Pan American Health Organization - PAHO that brings information about the cholera situation in Haiti and the actions of PAHO to control the disease in the country.

Management of dead bodies in disaster situations: disaster manuals and guidelines series, nº 5

Manual about dealing with dead bodies after disaster, including preparedness, medicolegal, sociocultural, psychological and legal aspects, cases and other health considerations. Document in pdf file; 176 pages.

Pan American Health Organization fan page at Facebook - PAHO

Fan page from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at the social networking website Facebook where people can discuss about health in Americas, by publishing links, texts, images and making comments. An account at Facebook is needed to participate in the community.

Information management and communication in emergencies and disasters: manual for disaster response teams

Guide from the Pan American Health Organization about using information as a help on response to disasters. It has 5 chapters, plus 7 practical annexes. Document in pdf format; 136 pages.

WHO: Haiti's health challenges

Video from de World Health Organization - WHO that provides information about the health care situation in Haiti after the earthquake, the post-emergency phase. It also brings information about the mental health problems and the WHO efforts to minimize them.

Health cluster Haiti: volunteer registry application form

Application form for trained, assessed and qualified individuals who wants to assist in the current efforts in Haiti.

Call for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in Haiti

It presents information from UNICEF on infant and young children feeding during emergency situations, the importance of breastfeeding and the donation of appropriate breast-milk substitutes. It also has contacts and references.

Haiti health facilities: monitoring health response capacity

Map from Haiti that presents the damage and operational status of health facilities in the country after the earthquake that hit the region in January, 2010. It also has graphs with numbers from maps and about number of beds.

PAHO Emergency Operations Center

Twitter from the Pan American Health Organization Emergency Operations Center which provides latest information in response to disasters.

The treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children: a systematic overview and critical appraisal of the literature

Structured abstract from article published on Canadian Journal of Surgery about pediatric shaft fractures and its best treatment.

Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children

Article from The Cochrane Library in which the use of removable splintage and plaster casts are compared and evaluated.

Management of dead bodies after disasters: a field manual for first responders

Publication from 2006, republished on 2009 about how to promote better treatment of victims and their families. It includes controle of diseases, how to deal with the bodies, about communication and support to families. It also includes annexes. Document in pdf format; 54 pages.