This article was first published in The Lancet. Haiti lacks health programmes and facilities for kidney disease. Jane Regan reports…
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Health & Science
COVID-19 in the Americas: ‘The past six months have shaken our world.
By Jacqueline Charles, Jimena Tavel, Nora Gámez Torres, Syra Ortiz-Blanes, and Jacob Kinkaid Six months after the World Health Organization was alerted about…
Health & Science
Latin America, Caribbean must continue to test, treat, trace and isolate COVID-19 patients
By Jacqueline Charles, Jimena Tavel, and Nora Gámez Torres As of June 8, there were more than 3.3 million cases…
Coronavirus, Haiti, Health & Science
Health workers in Haiti play critical role stemming false information
In Haiti, thousands of health care workers are making an effort to educate community members about coronavirus and dispel common misconceptions. While a lack of education on the virus has contributed to many of these misconceptions, technology has facilitated the spread of false information, as it has throughout the world.
Coronavirus, Health & Science
Haiti now has community transmission of the coronavirus. It’s getting rapid testing.
A couple of youths wearing masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk in the streets of…
Features, Health & Science, Uncategorized
Are Vital Health Workers Now a Safety Threat?
As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs to patients and family members was a routine…
Coronavirus, Health & Science, New York
New York’s Haitian Community Braces For More Disruption As Coronavirus Infections Skyrocket
By Jonathan Greig New Yorkers are facing the brunt of the coronavirus outbreak as it continues to spread across the…
Coronavirus, Health & Science, Latest News
How Can I Get Tested? And Other Coronavirus Questions…
Amid states of emergency that have placed sharp restrictions on public gatherings, top state and city officials are scrambling to…
Health & Science
Crushed By A Hospital Bill? Stand Up For Yourself
The cost of medical treatment depleted Frances Edwards’ savings after she was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in October 2016…
Coronavirus, Health & Science
Blood Drives — And Donors — Fall Off As Coronavirus Worries Grow
Mounting warnings that Americans should stay home and avoid crowds to stop the spread of a deadly new coronavirus are…