Este artículo también está disponible en español / This post is also available in spanish 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 … [Read more...] about How Social Determinants Shape Health in Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights from a New Report
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Five Years After COVID-19: Time for Booster Investment Shots in Pandemic Preparedness
Este artículo también está disponible en español / This post is also available in spanish During the Cricket World Cup in June 2024, while thousands of fans attended the matches that took place in Caribbean countries, teams of epidemiologists, doctors and health workers worked quietly behind the scenes using an electronic platform to report and respond promptly to possible … [Read more...] about Five Years After COVID-19: Time for Booster Investment Shots in Pandemic Preparedness
Why is the Healthcare Sector so Attractive to Cybercriminals?
Cyberattacks are growing exponentially, and lack of cybersecurity is now considered one of the main global risks for economic and social stability. By 2025, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach US$10.5 trillion annually, a drastic leap considering that in 2015 it was US$3 trillion. Cyberattacks in healthcare increased by 74% in 2023, making it one of the … [Read more...] about Why is the Healthcare Sector so Attractive to Cybercriminals?
Towards Connected Health Across Borders: The Pan-American Highway for Digital Health
The Pan-American Highway, which we all know, connects the entire American continent, stretching from Alaska to the southernmost tip of Argentina. However, this highway is not seamless: there is a 130-kilometer gap between Panama and Colombia where the route abruptly ends. In healthcare, interruptions like this are a daily occurrence. These interruptions manifest in various … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Health Across Borders: The Pan-American Highway for Digital Health
Top 5 of Gente Saludable: The Most Read of 2024
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the work we've done and the topics that have shaped our blog in 2024. Thanks to the support of specialists, guest authors, and readers from all over the world, we've covered key health topics, shared learnings, and explored innovative solutions. In this article, we not only highlight the most-read pieces of the year but also share … [Read more...] about Top 5 of Gente Saludable: The Most Read of 2024