It is estimated that to ensure the proper functioning of the infrastructure and necessary equipment, the public health network of Latin America and the Caribbean presents an investment deficit exceeding US $150 billion. In addition to this estimate, there is a growing demand for health services as a result of the increase in the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, … [Read more...] about Master Plans for Investment in Health: A Tool to Improve Impact and Sustainability
Ignacio Astorga
Ignacio Astorga es Especialista Líder en Salud de la División de Protección Social y Salud del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Su trabajo en el BID ha estado enfocado en el desarrollo de redes de salud, inversiones y APP.
Climate change is here – and to stay healthy we have to adapt to it
Temperatures in the month of July 2023 soared higher than they ever have in 174 years of climate records, the result of a decades-long trend of rising temperatures. These extreme temperatures are a glimpse of the glaring fact: The impact of climate change is real, now, and it no longer is a “future” problem. Climate change is no longer a potential or theoretical risk. It has … [Read more...] about Climate change is here – and to stay healthy we have to adapt to it