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3 reasons why countries should purchase COVID-19 Vaccines at Risk

November 9, 2020 por Arthur Baker - Juan Camilo Castillo - Greg Larson - Alex Tabarrok - Brandon Tan Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting lives and economies. The World Bank estimates global GDP losses of US$12 trillion over 2020-2021, implying a US$500 million benefit to ending the pandemic just one month sooner. In this context, we need access to a safe and effective vaccine on a faster schedule than ever before achieved for a new disease. This will require significant … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why countries should purchase COVID-19 Vaccines at Risk

61,000 parents share how school and ECD Center closings take a toll on their mental health

October 9, 2020 por Brunilda Peña de Osorio - Juan Manuel Hernández Agramonte - Emma Näslund-Hadley - Laura Ochoa Foschini - Guisselle Alpizar - Olga Namen - María Loreto Biehl Leave a Comment

With the sudden halt to face-to-face education, parents across the world juggle distance and hybrid education models. In addition to being parents and often full-time employees, overnight they suddenly also became full time educators and classroom managers. The additional burden on parents comes at the cost of decreased mental health. In Latin America, the ministries of … [Read more...] about 61,000 parents share how school and ECD Center closings take a toll on their mental health

The COVID-19 vaccine: when, how, and at what price?

August 18, 2020 por Maria Soledad Planes Leave a Comment

Vacuna del COVID19

It is no news that we are all looking forward to the COVID-19 vaccine. But to believe that finding one - or several - vaccines will be the panacea and immediately end the pandemic is a mistake. Three fundamental questions explain why the vaccine does not provide an immediate solution. The first and most obvious, the date: when will the vaccine be ready? The second question is … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 vaccine: when, how, and at what price?

Business as Unusual or Back-to-the-Future: COVID-19 and Healthcare System Integration

August 17, 2020 por Jerry La Forgia - Kiran Correa - Madeleine Lambert 1 Comment

COVID-19 has upended health systems globally, with uncertain implications for the future of healthcare and beyond. What is certain, however, is that all healthcare systems undoubtedly face a “new normal” in their journey to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) and become more resilient to future stresses. Yet, without also addressing chronic stresses, particularly … [Read more...] about Business as Unusual or Back-to-the-Future: COVID-19 and Healthcare System Integration

Listen to Me, Protect Me, Prepare Me, Support Me, and Care for Me: Health Personnel Need More than Applause

August 14, 2020 por Diana Pinto Leave a Comment

Salud del personal de salud

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

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