Every April 25, the United Nations celebrates World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that claims 600,000 lives each year, mainly children. It is important to emphasize the fundamental role of courageous and committed women who, despite the difficulties, help their families and neighbors to fight the disease. Day by day, they are the heroines of their … [Read more...] about With the Support of RMEI, Mesoamerican Women Fight Malaria in Their Communities
Health services
The Collaboration of Health and IT Personnel to Solve Complex Problems
The digital transformation of health requires close collaboration between health and IT staff. For this, it is not necessary that doctors, in addition to knowing how the human body works, know how to cure viruses from their computers. It is enough for a small group of people to develop a language and a common understanding of a series of topics related to health and the … [Read more...] about The Collaboration of Health and IT Personnel to Solve Complex Problems
How Does Internet Use Impact the Socioemotional Well-being of Youth?
The data are alarming: a series of studies show that, over the last two decades, the mental health of young people has worsened, becoming a global issue. Today, one in seven adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) experience some mental disorder –we are talking about almost 16 million adolescents aged 10 to 19 in the region. Suicide is the third leading cause of … [Read more...] about How Does Internet Use Impact the Socioemotional Well-being of Youth?
Toward the Future of Healthcare Workers: upcoming trends and challenges
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face major challenges in meeting the demand for available personnel with the medical skills needed to care for the population. In this context, what is possible and what is desirable for future healthcare workers? And how do we prepare to shape the skills and functions required for the coming decades? The Inter-American … [Read more...] about Toward the Future of Healthcare Workers: upcoming trends and challenges
A healthy discussion: the health sector in the climate agenda
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) saw important advances on the green transition. Still, it also helped shape the climate agenda in other ways, including recognizing health policy as a critical area to address regarding climate change. A health day was recognized for the first time, with leaders emphasizing the importance of protecting people from the impact … [Read more...] about A healthy discussion: the health sector in the climate agenda