[Reprinted: Lancet Global Health, 5-6-2020] Although this article focuses on sub-Sharan African countries it also applies to many developing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. As low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), underlying health system quality must be carefully considered and included in the design and delivery of services. … [Read more...]
As Latin America and Caribbean seek to reopen economies, Jamaica offers cautionary tale
[Reprinted: Miami Herald, 5-4-2020] As Jamaica recorded a double-digit spike in new coronavirus cases in less than 24 hours last month, the government told the nation that there were indications that all who had fallen ill were linked to a call center in the parish of St. Catherine. Alorica, a major employer in the country’s lucrative Business Process Outsourcing call-center sector, had been … [Read more...]
Cancer screenings plunge more than 90% due to COVID-19
[Reprinted: HealthCare Business News, 5-6-2020] Certain types of cancer screenings dropped more than 90% in March — a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to software provider Epic. Appointments for cervix, colon and breast cancer screenings dropped between 86% and 94%, compared to average volumes three years prior to the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Bahamas Health Minister Resigns After Breaching COVID-19 Protocol
[Reprinted: CNW, 5-4-2020] After breaching COVID-19 protocol last week and allowing American residents to enter the island, health minister in the Bahamas, Dr Duane Sands handed in his resignation letter today. On March 27, the Bahamian government closed its borders to all individuals to slow the spread of the COVID-19. However, last week, six American citizens were allowed to disembark a … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 11,918
[Reprinted Loop Caribbean News, 4-30-20] Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of April 30: Dominican Republic- 6972 cases, 301 deaths, 1301 recovered Puerto Rico- 1539 cases (positive only patients), 92 deaths Cuba- 1467 cases, 58 deaths, 617 recovered Jamaica- 396 cases, 7 deaths, 29 recovered Martinique-178 cases, 14 deaths, 83 recovered Guadeloupe-151 cases, 11 deaths, … [Read more...]
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