PAHO - Pan American Health Organization

Published purpose

The project aims to improve health and increase protection from COVID-19 for populations in situations of vulnerability in Latin America and the Caribbean. The primary focus of the COVID-19 vaccine-related interventions focuses on those at high-risk for COVID-19, including Venezuelan migrants. Project activities include: (1) Supporting increased surge capacity for vaccinators and public health workers; (2) Supporting the assessment of the cold chain capacity and addressing any identified gaps and other related key supplies for effective distribution; (3) Supporting countries on international shipping and national distribution of vaccine supplies; and (4) Supporting the identification of populations in vulnerable situations, such as migrants, to ensure equitable access to vaccines and inclusion in vaccination programs in a culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, and human rights-based manner.