In a significant humanitarian effort, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has dispatched a 2.6-ton shipment of emergency supplies to regions devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The aid, sourced from PAHO’s Strategic Reserve in Panama, includes nine comprehensive emergency kits stocked with essential medicines, surgical supplies, basic medical equipment, and consumables. Additionally, the shipment contains 42,000 chlorine tablets, capable of purifying up to 8 million liters of water, ensuring access to safe drinking water for affected communities. This initiative is part of the Central Emergency Response Fund’s anticipatory action mechanism, designed to provide swift and targeted support in crisis situations. PAHO is collaborating closely with local authorities to assess ongoing needs and expand assistance efforts accordingly. The timely delivery of these critical supplies underscores the organization’s commitment to mitigating the health impacts of natural disasters and safeguarding vulnerable populations.
Pan American Health Organization Strategic Reserve in Panama sends aid to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba
