paho celebrates bio manguinhos fiocruz

“We want to recognize this giant of the Americas!” This was the speech of the representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in Brazil, Socorro Gross Galiano, during the opening table of the sixth edition of the International Symposium on Immunobiologicals (ISI). She presented the director of Bio-Manguinhos, Mauricio Zuma, and the senior scientific advisor and coordinator of the symposium, Akira Homma, a plaque in recognition of the Institute's contribution to science.


According to the plaque, “in the framework of the celebration of its anniversary, PAHO recognizes the contribution of the Institute of Technology on Immunobiologicals of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation to the evolution of science, with the development, production and supply of immunobiologicals - being the world's largest producer of yellow fever vaccine - as well as diagnostic kits and biopharmaceuticals of great global relevance, contributing to the strengthening of the great Brazilian Public Health System; enabling timely surveillance, prevention and control of outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics; and making it possible to eliminate diseases such as polio at the national and regional levels”.

Socorro praises that the Institute strengthens innovation and the production of strategic health inputs helping the Americas to become less dependent on technologies from other regions. “Bio-Manguinhos has the beautiful mission of helping the world, providing equitable access to quality immunobiologicals. We are happy to be together in the commemoration of the 120th anniversary of PAHO and the 46th anniversary of Bio-Manguinhos in person. This is only being possible thanks to the rapid nationalization of the COVID-19 vaccine and the effort to immunize the entire population in a historic campaign. Having a vaccine made in Latin America, fighting this public health emergency, makes us very proud.”

She also recalled other critical moments such as the yellow fever outbreaks. "Bio-Manguinhos, being the largest producer of yellow fever vaccine in the world, managed to contain the disease during the outbreaks of recent years. We were able to overcome this challenge thanks to the Institute and its scientists who have a lot of determination, passion and perseverance. Our region it may not be financially rich, but it is rich in talent and solidarity”, concluded Socorro.

Watch the full tribute here.

 

Journalist: Gabriella Ponte
Image: Capuzzo Productions

 

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