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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

The specialised international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health.

passive surveillance system

Data is collected through routine testing, usually performed for clinical care.

point prevalence survey

A survey used to identify all instances of a condition – such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – at a particular point in time.

point prevalence survey (PPS)

A survey used to identify all instances of a condition – such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – at a particular point in time.

prophylaxis

Measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease: protective or preventive treatment.

Public Health England (PHE)

An executive agency of the UK government’s Department of Health and Social Care, and a distinct organisation with operational autonomy. It provides government, local government, the NHS, Parliament, industry and the public with evidence-based professional, scientific expertise and support.

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