Pandemics are unpredictable,
We need to be prepared
The PRET initiative promotes a unified strategy for future pandemic preparedness by categorizing pathogens based on their mode of transmission (e.g., respiratory, vector-borne, foodborne) and encouraging Member States to utilize existing systems to respond effectively to similar pathogens.
PRET aims to optimize resources by improving:
- coordination,
- technical alignment,
- the reduction of use of redundant efforts.
Implementing PRET initiative in the Region of the Americas
PAHO works closely with Member States to ensure that pandemic plans are comprehensive and operational, framed within the following four steps for developing and updating preparedness plans for respiratory pathogen pandemics:
4 Steps for updating and developing respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness and response plans
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PRET Dashboard in the Americas
Pandemic Preparedness Plans in the Region of the Americas
PAHO has consolidated publicly available national preparedness plans related to respiratory viruses for countries in the region to ensure ready access to national preparedness and response plans for future emergencies and to facilitate collaborative work between the Ministries of Health, agencies, organizations, universities, and the community, among others.
Antigua & Barbuda
The Bahamas
Bermuda
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Guyana
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Suriname
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Disclaimer: The pandemic preparedness plans shared here are owned by the competent national health authorities. The process of developing, testing and updating the aforementioned plans is the exclusive responsibility of each Member State. PAHO provides technical guidance in this process when requested by the Member States. PAHO does not offer any guarantee or assume any legal responsibility for the accuracy and/or veracity of the information contained in the materials compiled on this web page. PAHO will not assume any responsibility for claims arising from or derived from the use of the information contained in this web page.
Resources
Response to Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in the Americas: Lessons and Challenges (2010)
Report of the Regional Workshop on Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Region of the Americas: Preparedness and Response.
Learnings from COVID-19 for future respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness: a summary of the literature
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