The UN agencies warn that hunger has aggravated in the latest time span surveyed, with a new 122 million people facing the problem. In all, there are some 735 million people suffering from hunger worldwide.
The pioneering move was approved in Geneva during the 76th World Health Assembly and should enable signatory nations to exchange relevant experiences.
According to the Pan American Health Organization, most infections are asymptomatic, but 5 to 10 out of every 100 infected individuals may experience flu-like symptoms.
Fiocruz researcher expressed his relief at the end of the health emergency. However, he emphasizes the importance of continuing the work of genomic surveillance.
Experts recommend that the population continue to wear masks and complete the vaccination cycle against COVID -19, which protects against severe forms of the disease.