Health is about more than access to doctors and medicine. It is shaped by where we live, the air we breathe, the jobs we have, the education we receive, and the social connections we build. These factors—known as the social determinants of health (SDH)—play a fundamental role in shaping our well-being and life expectancy. In a new report from the Inter-American Development … [Read more...] about How Social Determinants Shape Health in Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights from a New Report
Diana Pinto
Diana Pinto is a Lead Specialist in the IDB’s Social Protection and Health Division, where she works on projects to strengthen the public health sector. She previously worked as an advisor for Colombia’s Ministry of Health and as a professor and researcher in applied health economics at the Universidad Javeriana and the Center for Economic and Social Research (Centro de Investigación Económica y Social – Fedesarrollo) in Colombia. She has a Doctorate in Population and International Health from Harvard University.
Listen to Me, Protect Me, Prepare Me, Support Me, and Care for Me: Health Personnel Need More than Applause
In many countries, large-scale initiatives are under way to pay tribute and thank health personnel for their heroic work in the diagnosis, care, and follow-up of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. These expressions of gratitude and admiration are undoubtedly an important source of motivation for health personnel, but true support goes beyond just applause. Comprehensive … [Read more...] about Listen to Me, Protect Me, Prepare Me, Support Me, and Care for Me: Health Personnel Need More than Applause