Zika Operation: IMPACT IN THE AMERICAS Americas Regional Office
WHAT IS the Zika Operation in the Americas? The Zika Operation works to: Support National Societies in responding to the outbreak and implementing integrated vector control activities Enhance preparedness and health emergency risk management 4 TECHNICAL AREAS Community-based Surveillance Community Engagement & Accountability Vector Control Psychosocial Support Scale up staff and volunteer training on epidemic control Develop and implement an adequate community and communication engagement strategy Generate effective coordination and efficient information management 3 CROSS-CUTTING AREAS Capacity Building Information Management Public Communication & Advocacy
Zika Operation TIMELINE 2015 2016 MAY WHO reports the first local transmission case in America FEBRUARY WHO declares Zika a public health emergency of international concern Emergency Appeal in the Americas for CHF 2.4 million MARCH IFRC launches an international appeal for CHF 9.27 million, of this CHF 8.48 million for Americas JUNE 12 National Societies work with a budget of CHF 2.2 million in Latin America SEPTEMBER IFRC starts the Community Action on Zika (CAZ) project with Save the Children and thanks to the support by USAID NOVEMBER WHO declares that Zika is no longer a public health emergency
Zika Operation IMPACT Where we work: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela and 13 countries in the Caribbean 326,444 aided directly 6.7 million reached indirectly 22 National Societies participating 216 branches involved 3,627 volunteers mobilized 2,794 trained Zika IN THE REGION 48 countries 766,414 with local transmission affected 579,700 suspected cases 220,693 confirmed cases 3,593 cases with congenital syndrome 4,697 cases with Guillain-Barre syndrome
COORDINATION & PARTNERSHIPS ZIKA OPERATION Regional (IFRC ARO) Lead intervention strategic planning Develop regional alliances Mobilize and channel existing financial and technical resources towards a national level Provide National Societies with complementary technical tools and financial support National (National Societies) Lead Zika Response Plans implementation Align the response with national policies and local practices Coordinate efforts with the health and education sectors Ensure active community engagement STRATEGIC PARTNERS DONORS Pan American Health Organization Save the Children UNDP UNESCO UNICEF IS Global Institute Barcelona John Hopkins University SC Johnson American Red Cross Canadian Red Cross and Government Finnish Red Cross Japanese Red Cross and Government Netherlands Red Cross and Government Norwegian Red Cross Red Cross of Monaco Spanish Red Cross Swedish Red Cross United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
KEY AREAS OF WORK for 2017 Strengthen healthcare protection systems in the region to provide support to the most vulnerable populations affected by the Zika virus Utilize evidence-based advocacy to promote public policy that supports gender equality, specifically in sexual and reproductive health Refine key messages and community engagement approaches to achieve healthy and sustainable behavior changes Enhance community-based epidemiological surveillance systems and empower community response mechanisms Work with partners to provide an integrated multi-sectorial approach to vector-borne diseases Increase the reach of psychosocial support actions among families affected by the Zika virus, especially to prevent stigma and discrimination
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