Opinion: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett says there’s an urgent need for assistance for Caribbean nations as they battle through the pandemic Throughout the history of our country, the importance of the Caribbean region to the United States cannot be overstated but are rarely acknowledged. American interests in the Caribbean are diverse and cover a range of economic and political issues as well … [Read more...]
Moving Health Care To Virtual Models Creates Legal Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the global health care system, highlighting both gaps in allocation and shortcomings in the delivery of care. Domestically, health care is more highly regulated at every level of government than any other industry, including the famed military-industrial complex that is primarily regulated at the federal level. However, the public health emergency has … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 688,901
Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of April 27: Dominican Republic- 265,403 cases, 3459 deaths, 222,174 recoveries Puerto … [Read more...]
Life expectancy: How can we address uneven declines?
Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people compared to others in the United States may come as a surprise to some. This phenomenon, known as the “Hispanic paradox,” was first noted in the … [Read more...]
Cubans Go Back To Roots With Herbal Remedies Amidst Medicine Shortage
Dayana Rodriguez says her son is overwhelmed with scabies but she has not been able to find any of the treatments prescribed by their doctor at the poorly-stocked pharmacies in Havana so she is now turning to a herbal remedy instead. Even as Cuba is leading the race to become the first country in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine, the country is suffering acute shortages of … [Read more...]
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