Managing an Epidemic Within a Pandemic
By Devika Agarwal While COVID-19 has made the headlines every day over the past two months, services for tuberculosis (TB), one of the oldest diseases in the…
Health & Environment News
COVID-19 pandemic yet to peak in the Americas, warns WHO
GENEVA – The coronavirus pandemic has yet to peak in the Americas, the World Health Organization warned yesterday, as it said global infections were likely…
Imperial College begins clinical trials of Covid 19 vaccine in 300 volunteers
LONDON – Scientists at Imperial College will start the first clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine this week with more than 45 million pounds…
Chilean blood banks call for donations amid critical COVID19 pandemic situation
SANTIAGO – Every June 14, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated. In Chile, the anniversary is celebrated with an eye toward the donor drop registered…
Chile announces national strategy to get COVID-19 vaccine
SANTIAGO – The Minister of Science, Andrés Couve, announced Friday that the Chilean government is developing a national strategy for vaccine COVID-19 once it is developed. During a…
We Need to Slow down and Reconnect with Our Ocean for the Future of the Planet
By Stuart Minchin COVID19 has brought the world to a halt. The devastating impact of the global pandemic on people’s lives and the world’s economy…
#ForNature | The Planet Unites on World Environment Day 2020
All people are called to join the #ForNature (#PorLaNaturaleza) campaign through digital platforms. PANAMA CITY/NAIROBI – Today, on World Environment Day 2020, citizens, companies, organizations…
Global Environment Fund approves $27mln for new projects in Latin America and Caribbean
The projects will take place in Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay and will be implemented by FAO. SANTIAGO – The Global Environment Facility (GEF)…
Chile and Colombia outperform neighbors in 2020 Environmental Performance Index
Guatemala and Haiti lag behind on many indicators of ecosystem vitality and environmental health NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Chile (1st in region, 44th globally) and…
Over 200,000 public health workers to benefit from Chile’s life insurance
Ross Brown/The Santiago Times Staff SANTIAGO – About 235,000 public health officials, both from hospitals and primary care, will benefit from life insurance, which includes…