Yenny Neira

Yenny Neira is an international immunization advisor for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). She is noted for her expertise in vaccination and public health policy, particularly in addressing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles. Recently, she confirmed that there are active measles outbreaks in 10 countries in the Americas, with Mexico, the United States, and Canada being the most affected. Neira emphasized the importance of vaccination and monitoring to combat these outbreaks, reflecting her commitment to public health and disease prevention.