Americas Health Foundation

One week to go! We’re counting down to The World Vaccine Congress (Washington, D.C.) and the World Orphan Drug Congress USA (Boston) — happening April 22–24, 2025. As strategic partners, we’ll be there to help shape the future of vaccines, rare diseases, and orphan drugs alongside global experts, innovators, and advocates. Visit us at booth #249 at #WVCDC Don’t miss out — 50% off registration with code RARE50 Let’s connect, collaborate, and make an impact. #WVCDC #WODC #RareDiseases #Congress #Innovation

It’s been a busy start of the year for us. AHF has successfully convened a multi-stakeholder Task Force to develop actionable policy recommendations for improving the regulatory environment for healthcare innovation in Latin America. Experts from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, representing health economy, policy, academia, and innovation, engaged in a dynamic discussion on key challenges, including access to innovation, pricing regulations, and the economic impact of healthcare investments. A central focus was the Wait Indicator, assessing the time it takes for medicines to reach the market and their true economic value. The Task Force also examined government regulation vs. market-driven pricing models, aiming to propose a balanced approach that fosters innovation while ensuring fair access. The insights gathered will inform a policy paper outlining concrete recommendations to shape a more sustainable and innovation-friendly healthcare ecosystem in the region. This document is pending publication in a policy journal and will serve as a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders committed to advancing health technology innovation in Latin America. What are your thoughts? #AHF #HealthcareInnovation #PolicytoAccess

Su experiencia con la migraña importa: ayúdenos a entender su impacto En Americas Health Foundation (AHF), estamos investigando cómo la migraña afecta la calidad de vida en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, México y Perú. ✔️ Si es médico, le invitamos a compartir esta encuesta con sus pacientes. ✔️ Si vive con migraña, solo le tomará 10 minutos responderla. Su participación es clave para comprender mejor esta condición en la región. 📌 Acceda a la encuesta aquí: https://lnkd.in/gdNJqkRJ ¡Gracias por su tiempo y apoyo para visibilizar el impacto de la migraña! Sua experiência com a enxaqueca é importante: nos ajude a entender seu impacto Na Americas Health Foundation (AHF), estamos investigando como a enxaqueca afeta a qualidade de vida na Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colômbia, Costa Rica, México e Peru. ✔️ Se você é médico, convidamos você a compartilhar esta pesquisa com seus pacientes. ✔️ Se você tem enxaqueca, vai levar apenas 10 minutos para responder. Sua participação é fundamental para compreender melhor essa condição na região. 📌 Acesse a pesquisa aqui: https://lnkd.in/gNsC3z_M Agradecemos seu tempo e apoio para dar visibilidade ao impacto da enxaqueca!

This is Where it all Happens – Make Sure You Are Here! Register to The World Vaccine Congress & World Orphan Drug Congress USA 2025 As strategic partners to the World Vaccine Congress (Washington, D.C.) & World Orphan Drug Congress (Boston) 2025, taking place from April 22-24, we invite you to join us to advance innovation in vaccines, rare diseases, and orphan drugs. We hope to see you there and share impactful discussions among key stakeholders—including researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and patient advocates—on how to drive progress in these vital areas of healthcare. Join Us at #WVCDC We invite you to learn more about the event and our involvement here: World Vaccine Congress 2025. Look for us at booth #249. We look forward to engaging with the global scientific and healthcare communities at the world’s leading vaccine event of the year that cannot be missed with over 4,500 attendees. Join Us at #WODC Discover more about the event and our participation here: World Orphan Drug Congress 2025. Exclusive Offer: 50% Discount! As part of our collaboration, we’re thrilled to offer our network an exclusive 50% discount on registration! Use code RARE50 at checkout. #WVCDC #WODC #Congress #RareDiseases

An important update is coming soon! Steadfast in our mission to expand access to quality healthcare across Latin America and beyond, we have been working behind the scenes to improve how we serve, inform, and connect with the healthcare community. AHF aims to streamline access to our scope of work, capabilities, resources, and network of partners, sponsors, and experts — without compromising the quality and dedication you rely on. Can you guess what’s changing? 👀 Leave us a comment. #AHFRebranded

Did you know that April 7 is World Health Day? This year’s campaign, “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” calls on governments and the global health community to step up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths—and to prioritize the long-term health and well-being of women everywhere. Every mother and baby deserves a strong, healthy start in life. Let’s raise our voices to support investments in quality maternal and newborn care and ensure that no one is left behind. Share this post to help spread awareness and advocate for lasting change. #WorldHealthDay #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures Poster by Kathryn Salvatierra

AHF is advancing dengue control in Latin America. We successfully convened a multisectoral strategic planning meeting on dengue control, bringing together key opinion leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and the United States. This diverse panel of clinicians, public health and policy experts, diagnostics specialists, and vector control experts engaged in a high-level discussion to identify gaps, promote accountability, and develop a multisectoral blueprint for dengue control in Latin America. Moderated by Dr. CARLOS ESPINAL (Global Health Consortium Director), the meeting facilitated an evidence-based dialogue, supported by a comprehensive stakeholder analysis and literature review conducted by AHF. Panelists shared insights on clinical management, diagnostics, public health policies, and vector control strategies, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches and sustained regional collaboration. The primary outcome of this meeting will be a detailed report synthesizing key findings and recommendations, serving as a foundational document for future initiatives in dengue control. AHF remains committed to fostering multisectoral collaboration and translating expert insights into actionable strategies to combat dengue across Latin America. Browse through event photos and share your thoughts in the comments. #DengueControl #PublicHealth #MultisectoralCollaboration #AHF #GlobalHealth

This is Where it all Happens – Make Sure You Are Here!   Register to The World Vaccine Congress & World Orphan Drug Congress USA 2025   As strategic partners to the World Vaccine Congress (Washington, D.C.) & World Orphan Drug Congress (Boston) 2025, taking place from April 22-24, we invite you to join us to advance innovation in vaccines, rare diseases, and orphan drugs.   We hope to see you there and share impactful discussions among key stakeholders—including researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and patient advocates—on how to drive progress in these vital areas of healthcare.   Join Us at #WVCDC We invite you to learn more about the event and our involvement here: World Vaccine Congress 2025.    Look for us at booth #249. We look forward to engaging with the global scientific and healthcare communities at the world’s leading vaccine event of the year that cannot be missed with over 4,500 attendees.   Join Us at #WODC Discover more about the event and our participation here: World Orphan Drug Congress 2025.   Exclusive Offer: 50% Discount! As part of our collaboration, we’re thrilled to offer our network an exclusive 50% discount on registration! Use code RARE50 at checkout. #WVCDC #WODC #Congress #RareDiseases

Access to trusted vaccine information is critical for global health. IVI is proud to announce a new partnership with the Americas Health Foundation and its Vaccines Beat newsletter. By aligning IVI’s mission to discover, develop, and deliver vaccines with Vaccines Beat's commitment to informing global audiences on the latest developments in vaccines, immunization, and vaccine-preventable diseases, we aim to expand the reach of vital vaccine information and foster impactful initiatives that support global health. We look forward to working together to advance education, promote best practices, and help build a healthier future.

This year, AHF is adopting a comprehensive approach to analyze the current landscape of vaccine uptake in Latin America.  To better understand the challenges and barriers hindering the implementation and/or uptake of vaccination in Latin America, the AHF team is conducting a stakeholder mapping, policy review, and market study. Our policy review will examine existing frameworks, regulations, and guidelines across multiple Latin American countries, assessing their effectiveness. The market study will evaluate key indicators such as national programs, vaccine coverage, distribution channels, financing, and overall market dynamics. Individual country task forces will follow to assess the findings and provide recommendations to improve vaccine uptake in the region. This project will result in a comprehensive report with insights to improve the landscape of vaccine access and uptake in Latin America. Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gCMPzpqU #AHF #HEALTHPOLICY #VACCINATIONUPTAKE Art: Kathryn Salvatierra