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February 23, 2022

Raging Non-Communicable Diseases In The Caribbean Have Sparked A War Between The Food Industry And Public Health

In the English-speaking Caribbean, one of the sub-regions of the world with the highest prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), public health organizations are locked in a tug-of-war with the food industry over proposed food-related legislation targeted at addressing the over-consumption of NCD-causing foods. In summary: Diet-driven NCDs cause up to 83% of all deaths in the region. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean Health, NCDs, Non-communicable diseases, Public Health

August 10, 2021

Will the U.S. Ever Be a Leader in Health Care? A Public Health Expert Weighs In

Meghan Fitzgerald, RN, MPH, DrPH, is an adjunct associate professor with the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a private equity investor. She has decades of experience working in the healthcare field, ranging from frontline patient care to advising prominent healthcare firms. Here, she shares her view on what it will take to improve the rank of the United States when it comes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Covid-19 interventions, COVID-19 Vaccine, Public Health, Quality healthcare, USA

October 20, 2020

Global health: time for radical change?

[Reprinted: The Lancet, 10-17-2020] What strategies should governments adopt to improve the health of their citizens? Amid the COVID-19 syndemic it would be easy to focus attention on global health security—at a minimum, strong public health and health-care systems. WHO has based its global health strategy on three pillars: universal health coverage, health emergencies, and better health and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Global Health, Public Health, Universal Health Coverage, WHO

June 3, 2020

COVID-19 sparks unprecedented increase in telemedicine

[Reprinted: Insurance Business America, 6-1-2020] The global coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented increase in the use of telemedicine. With stay at home orders in place to prevent further spread of COVID-19, more and more healthcare providers are connecting with patients over virtual platforms like Skype, WebEx and Zoom. While telemedicine is convenient and beneficial for public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, COVID-19, HIPAA, Public Health, Telehealth, Telemedicine

April 9, 2020

PAHO director calls for protection of health workers in the Caribbean

Dr. Carissa F. Eitienne, PAHO Director The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has urged countries in the region to protect health care workers by ensuring that they have access to personal protective equipment and supplies needed to care for patients affected by COVID-19.  The plea was made by PAHO’s Dominican born Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne who was speaking during a press briefing on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean Health, Coronavirus, COVID-19, PAHO/WHO, Pandemic, Public Health

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