A top World Health Organization official said Tuesday that misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines is keeping people from getting the shots, driving an increase in cases around the world. “In the last four weeks or so, the amount of misinformation that is out there seems to be getting worse, and I think that’s really confusing for the general public,” Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical … [Read more...]
Haiti Earthquake Caused Over US$1 Billion in Damage
Haiti would need an estimated US$1.2 billion to deal with the initial damage caused by the August 14 earthquake, according to an initial impact assessment report discussed Monday during a technical steering committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Senior government ministers, as well as officials from the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank, were present at … [Read more...]
74% Vaccination Acceptance across 6 Caribbean Countries
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) reported today that 74% of residents in six Caribbean countries are willing to take the Covid19 vaccines to protect themselves against the virus. The information came out of a survey done between 17th February to 18th June 2021. The countries involved in the report are Barbados, Curacao, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and … [Read more...]
Managing COVID-19 importation risks in a heterogeneous world
In 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 4 million deaths worldwide. The stringent control measures implemented to mitigate its impact on health and health-care systems have been associated with major costs for society, devastating whole economic sectors such as the international travel and tourism industry. Mass vaccination campaigns with vaccines that are safe and effective … [Read more...]
Biden administration invests over $19 million to expand telehealth in rural communities
Funds to pilot new telehealth services, track outcomes and publish research will establish an evidence base for future telehealth programs. The Biden administration is investing more than $19 million to strengthen telehealth services in rural and underserved communities. These investments are being distributed to 36 award recipients through the Health Resources and Services Administration … [Read more...]
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