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Swine influenza

April 25, 2009-- In response to cases of swine influenza A(H1N1), reported in Mexico and the United States of America, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Margaret Chan, convened a meeting today of the Emergency Committee to assess the situation and advise her on appropriate responses.
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Influenza-Like Illness in Mexico and the United States
The Government of Mexico has reported three separate events related to Influenza-Like Illness (ILI). In the Federal District of Mexico, surveillance began picking up cases of ILI starting 18 March. The number of cases has risen steadily through April and as of 23 April there are now more than 854 cases of pneumonia from the capital. Of those, 59 have died. In San Luis Potosi, in central Mexico, 24 cases of ILI, with three deaths, have been reported. And from Mexicali, near the border with the United States, four cases of ILI, with no deaths, have been reported.
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Massive Multi-Country Drive Aims to Vaccinate 30 Million People

Washington/ Panama City, April 22, 2009 — Countries from throughout the Americas are gearing up to participate in the Western Hemisphere’s largest multi-country health effort, Vaccination Week in the Americas, April 25–May 2, 2009.

 

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PAHO: "Hospitals Should Stand Up to Disasters"

Hospitals and other health facilities should be built to withstand the impact of natural disasters and should continue providing essential health services during and after emergencies, public health experts said today during a celebration of World Health Day 2009 at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

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Agreement emphasizes cooperation in health management

(Text available only in Spanish)
A very important instrument of technical cooperation for the optimization of health management  throughout the Region has just been relaunched. The tool, known as PERC, strengthens the quality, services and productivity of hospital management and of health facilities. 

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