PAHO Procurement and Supply Management

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🌍 The medical device industry in our region has significant potential to support PAHO’s mission of improving health across the Americas. This week we met with ABIMO “Brazilian Association of Medical Devices Industry” who represents: 🔸Over 2,000 Brazilian medical device industries, 80% of Brazil's medical device production. During the session, the PAHO team: ✨Showcased opportunities within our Regional Revolving Funds for countries and producers. ✨Emphasized our technical standards of quality, safety, and effectiveness. ✨Identified next steps to engage industries in our efforts to improve health of millions in the Americas and to strengthen health systems and facilities across the region. Together, we can build stronger health systems for a healthier future. PAHO Procurement and Supply Management Pan American Health Organization #HealthForAll #MedicalDevices #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #PAHO

Showcase on how PAHO and private industry collaborate cutting costs and emissions.

🛎️ The Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) approved the new policy on health and #ClimateChange and equity to strengthen health sector action on health and climate change, strengthen adaptation and mitigation to climate change and health, ensure active community participation, especially involving those in vulnerable situations, and improve surveillance systems as well as increase climate and health financing. ℹ️ Read more: Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebxMTdTP #CD61

PAHO joins the Circular and Fair ICT Pact On September 11, PAHO became the first UN-related agency to join the Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT), an international procurement-led partnership aimed at accelerating circularity, fairness, and sustainability within Information and Communications Technology (ICT) supply chains. The ICT industry, particularly the production of cell phones and computers, is a major source of carbon emissions globally, accounting for 2 to 4% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with this figure on the rise. Additionally, this sector relies on a range of rare minerals, whose mining, production, and disposal can have significant environmental, human rights, and labor rights impacts. Currently, only a small fraction of these materials is effectively reused or recycled. The CFIT offers an opportunity to advance a circular economy by promoting the renting, reusing, and recycling of materials and products, thereby extending their lifecycle. It also provides the chance to connect with large-scale buyer groups, enabling PAHO to engage with the industry and influence future innovations. “PAHO is committed to supporting its Member States in strengthening and digitizing health systems. This support involves acquiring thousands of laptops, computers, tablets, and phones, not only for these health systems but also for PAHO’s operations across its 27 country offices and headquarters,” explains Kristan Beck PAHO’s Director of Administration. PAHO now will be able enhance its ability to implement sustainable procurement practices, contributing to a reduction in environmental impact and setting a benchmark for responsible ICT acquisition across the UN system. “By joining the Pact, PAHO aims to collaborate with partners to adopt best practices that mitigate environmental and social impacts, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable procurement and reducing the carbon footprint of ICT throughout its lifecycle,” adds Daniel Rodriguez PAHO’s Director of Procurement & Supply Management. Extending the life and use of a computer or phone from 4 to 6 years can save up to 30% of carbon emissions. The decision to join the CFIT aligns with PAHO's ongoing commitment to sustainability under its PAHO Green Agenda and the PAHO Forward initiative, further demonstrating its leadership in promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable development within the ICT sector. For more information on CFIT, visit: Circular & Fair ICT (CFIT) Pact Pan American Health Organization Marieke Weerdesteijn

Hoy se conmemora el Día Internacional de los #Afrodescendientes, quienes representan el 20% de la población de las Américas. En nuestra región, las personas afrodescendientes tienen 2,5 veces más probabilidades de vivir en condiciones de pobreza, con un acceso limitado a los servicios de salud, así como tasas de mortalidad materna e infantil más elevadas. Como OPS proporcionamos apoyo técnico a los países para reducir las inequidades y garantizar el acceso a los servicios de salud para todos los pueblos de las Américas. -- Today we observe the International Day for People of #AfricanDescent, who represent 20% of the population of the Americas. In our region, people of African descent are 2.5 times more likely to live in conditions of poverty, with limited access to health services and higher rates of maternal and infant mortality. At PAHO, we provide technical support to countries to reduce inequities and ensure access to health services for all peoples of the Americas. https://lnkd.in/gsbMue-d -- Hoje comemoramos o Dia Internacional de Pessoas #Afrodescendentes, que representam 20% da população das Américas. Em nossa região, as pessoas afrodescendentes têm 2,5 vezes mais chances de viver em condições de pobreza, com acesso limitado aos serviços de saúde e taxas mais altas de mortalidade materna e infantil. Na OPAS, prestamos apoio técnico aos países para aumentar a equidade e garantir o acesso aos serviços de saúde para todos os povos das Américas. https://lnkd.in/gJB4yeqY

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PAHO's Walk for Health Join us for a 2.25 mile (3.62km) walk around the Foggy Bottom neighborhood and DC monuments, open to people of all ages and abilities. Your pets are welcome! The Walk for Health is free of charge. We will provide activities and games for children before the walk starts, showcasing key messages on the importance of health and well-being. Come and enjoy our 2.5 hour event filled with active fun, music, camaraderie, healthy snacks, and exciting giveaways! When: Sunday, 29 September 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: PAHO HQ Building 525 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 Corner of 23rd Street and Virginia Avenue For more information, contact: internalcommunication@paho.org Participants will receive a Walk for Health T-shirt!  (while supplies last) PAHO promotes the importance of physical activity, well-being, mental health, and healthy cities in the Americas. The event will bring together an international and local audience highlighting the important objective of promoting healthy lifestyles and the need for access to health for all people in the Americas and around the world. For registration follow this link https://lnkd.in/efEDjBCF

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