Pan American Health Organization
Coverage of Pan American Health Organization in the Nexus archive.
- PAHO warns Venezuela quake health emergency has entered critical phase
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned that the health emergency from earthquakes in north-central Venezuela on June 24 has entered a critical phase as of July 8, with 3,811 deaths and 16,740 injuries reported. The focus is on preventing disease outbreaks among displaced people.
- Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, leaving patients like Irisleydis Tristá without critical care. The United Nations has launched a $94 million emergency plan to address the crisis.
- Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Patients like Irisleydis Tristá face critical care gaps as hospitals lack supplies, equipment parts, and fuel, while medical staff emigrate and food shortages hinder treatment.