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Handwashing Handwashing Contingent, against H1N1 Influenza


April 28.2009. cyclical currently living in the region of Central America in the outbreaks of influenza caused by H1N1 virus and considering that a priority of preventive measures is to promote handwashing with soap and water, authorities FOCARD -APS and the holders of the health sector in the region to anticipate and decide to launch the handwashing component under a contingency plan, with a model based on effective communication and social mobilization for a period of one year, subject to behavioral evolution of the virus. After the emergency, the Initiative of PROMAS resume its original objectives and its operation in a medium-and long-term.
FOCARD
's work-APS, will collaborate with the Ministries of Health to promote and coordinate actions at the regional level, facilitating the exchange of experiences between countries and contribute to mobilizing resources from donor agencies and transnational corporations in support of activities of the initiative.

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