Colombia & World Health Organization

Colombia: Colombia>>> is leading a national initiative to strengthen vaccine self-sufficiency and public health preparedness through a $260 million investment and partnership with Altor BioScience>>> and Venezuelan Petroleum Company>>>.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> supports Colombia's efforts towards health sovereignty and strengthening regional production capacities for health technologies.

Colombia: Colombia has one of the lowest burdens of neurological disorders in the Americas.

World Health Organization: PAHO conducted and published the study, highlighting the burden of neurological disorders and calling for policy changes.

Colombia: A Colombian rescue team successfully rescued an 11-year-old boy, Moises, from the rubble, demonstrating international cooperation in the relief efforts.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization has warned about the severe strain on Venezuela's healthcare system and the increased risk of disease outbreaks due to unsanitary conditions and low vaccination rates among displaced populations.

Colombia: Trachoma remains endemic in rural and remote areas of Colombia.

World Health Organization: WHO validated El Salvador's elimination of trachoma, reinforcing its role in global disease eradication.

Colombia: Colombia is among the countries where QDENGA is available through public programs, supporting broader access in Latin America.

World Health Organization: PAHO can procure QDENGA through its procurement mechanisms, facilitating access in the Americas.

Colombia: Colombia is holding presidential elections amidst a resurgence of violence and a divided political landscape.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization's chief visited eastern Congo to address a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, emphasizing community trust and safe burials.

Colombia: Provided international rescue teams.

World Health Organization: Through PAHO, providing technical guidance on health surveillance and outbreak prevention.