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Over $800 million in vaccines, medicines and health technology procured by PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds in 2024 |
![]() Washington, D.C., 24 February 2025 – The Regional Revolving Funds of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced its main achievements of 2024, including countries of the Americas increasing their investment in vaccines, medicines, and health technologies via the Fund compared to 2023.Among its 2024 Milestones, the Regional Revolving… |
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