Pan American Health Organization

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the international public health agency for the Americas, dedicated to improving health and living conditions for its inhabitants. As a longstanding regional body, PAHO plays a crucial role in coordinating health responses across the continent. Recently, PAHO has been involved in warning about increased disease risks following natural disasters, such as the twin earthquakes in Venezuela which led to a rising death toll and heightened concerns about outbreaks. While not directly mentioned in the provided snippets regarding the Ebola risk for the World Cup, PAHO's mandate includes preparedness and response to infectious diseases across the Americas. Its ongoing work in disease surveillance, health system strengthening, and emergency response makes it a consistently relevant organization for public health security and disaster management in the region.