🌎 #Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that has a devastating impact on the health and livelihood of people all over the world.

ℹ️ +INFO at: paho.org/en/news/25-4-2…

#WorldMalariaDay

🌎 #Malaria is an acute febrile disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms, including fever, headache and chills usually appear 10-15 days after a bite and may be mild and difficult to recognize

🌎 #Malaria is a disease that knows no national borders. It is crucial that countries work together to tackle transmission and implement more effective preventive measures where they are needed the most – at the local, community level

🌎 On #WorldMalariaDay, we urge countries to step-up efforts to tackle malaria in the region.

✅ prevention, ✅ diagnosis and ✅ treatment interventions that are data-led and tailored to local contexts.

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.@DirOPSPAHO calls for immunization gaps to be closed for all vaccines, including COVID-19

🌎 +INFO at: paho.org/en/news/25-4-2…

#GetAllYourShots #VWA20 #WorldImmunizationWeek twitter.com/pahowho/status… https://t.co/sPJvVKpr6d

👍🏾High vaccination coverage is an indicator of equity ⚖️: more vaccinated children means everyone had access to the health system 🏥.

Are you fully vaccinated?
#GetAllYourShots #VWA20
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High vaccination coverage protects the population🧑🏽‍🦳🧑🏾🧔🏿👩🏾‍🦱👦🏼, prevents diseases, avoids overloading the public health system ❤️ and saves time and money 👌🏾in treating preventable diseases. https://t.co/FO6gkiQpGy

So, I ask every individual in the Americas 🌎- Are you fully vaccinated?

If not, please get all your shots.

@DirOPSPAHO #VWA20 #GetAllYourShots https://t.co/wPsam1LOio

These solutions must be based on the principles of equity in access for all- leaving no one behind, because of who they are, where they live, how much they earn, their social class, economic status, race or ethnicity, gender orientation, or any such variable.

@DirOPSPAHO #VWA20