The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is stepping up its support for Caribbean countries in the path of major Hurricane Melissa.
In Haiti, PAHO has pre-positioned emergency medical kits and supplies for rapid deployment, while additional reserves of medicine and sanitation materials are ready in Panama.
Health authorities in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic have activated emergency plans to protect hospitals and ensure patient care continues amid potential flooding and power disruptions.
PAHO has also placed response teams on standby to assess health damage, restore essential services, and prevent disease outbreaks as conditions evolve across the region.