Extreme weather events, natural disasters, degradation of natural capital, loss of biodiversity, and decarbonization policies are directly affecting employment in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this video, you'll discover these impacts and explore the opportunities that exist at the intersection of labor markets and climate change.
Another year is ending, and it’s time to reflect. For us at the Primeros Pasos Editorial Committee, this means reviewing which articles were the most read throughout the year, which sparked the most comments, and what topics drew the most interest. After all, looking back at what we’ve accomplished helps us plan ahead with better insights, ensuring we continue offering relevant and inspiring content that places early childhood at the heart of our reflections.
This guide aims to provide direction to the business sector in designing and implementing measures that promote equal opportunities for men and women in the workplace. It is intended for organizations of all sizes and sectors interested in building more equitable and inclusive work environments. It offers evidence, resources, and practical tools to facilitate the adoption of specific policies.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child, a global commitment to protect and promote children’s healthy development and fulfillment of their potential, was adopted 35 years ago.
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the inadequacies of outdated paper-based vaccine certification methods and health information systems, emphasizing the urgent need for digital transformation in managing immunization records. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) aims to enhance health systems through innovative technologies, promoting secure digital vaccination certificates that improve accessibility and verifiability. PAHO's initiative, supported by Member States, seeks to build resilient health systems across the Americas, ensuring equitable access and improved health outcomes.
The IDB, the Pan American Health Organization and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean officially launched the Pan American Digital Health Roadmap (PH4H), an initiative aimed at ensuring connected health for all people and continuity of care across the region.
Countries across Latin America and the Caribbean are digitally transforming their health systems with support from the Pan American Health Organization and the IDB. The Caribbean Connect meeting brought together seven Caribbean nations to advance their vision for digital health in the coming years. In this video, hear from regional leaders about how they are tackling this challenge.
In Mexico, type 2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of death. However, for diabetic patients, receiving specialized care in a timely manner can be a challenge. Not only can the waiting time be a barrier, but also the expense of attending a specialized consultation. That is why, in Mexico City, a pilot telemedicine project was implemented with the objective of overcoming these barriers and improving the quality of care.
Recently, seven Caribbean countries—Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago—met in Kingston, Jamaica, for Caribbean Connect: Building the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health.