IDB - Inter-American Development Bank
IDB - Inter-American Development Bank
12/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2024 09:31
Top 5 of Gente Saludable: The Most Read of 2024
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the work we've done and the topics that have shaped our blog in 2024. Thanks to the support of specialists, guest authors, and readers from all over the world, we've covered key health topics, shared learnings, and explored innovative solutions.
In this article, we not only highlight the most-read pieces of the year but also share a curated list to keep you updated on the most relevant content from 2023 and 2024.
We invite you to revisit them and continue joining us on this journey toward stronger and more resilient health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. See you in 2025!
How Does Internet Use Impact the Socioemotional Well-being of Youth?
A series of studies show that, in the past two decades, youth mental health has worsened, becoming a global issue. In this context, understanding the impact of internet exposure is crucial. Learn what can be done through policies to promote youth well-being by reading here.
A healthy discussion: the health sector in the climate agenda
Climate change is one of the greatest threats of the century, and the health sector faces three major challenges: responding to its effects on the population, keeping services operational in the face of extreme weather events, and reducing the sector's carbon footprint. Read more about the significant work ahead in the region with Ferdinando Regalia, Head of the Social Sector at the IDB.
Towards the Future of Healthcare Workers: Upcoming Trends and Challenges
Having the necessary, accessible, and skilled healthcare workforce to serve the population is a challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, what is possible and what is desirable for the healthcare workforce of the future? How do we prepare to shape the competencies and roles needed in the coming decades? Discover it here.
Supporting Strong Foundations: The Digital Health Strategy Dashboard
Digital health plays a key role in improving the quality, efficiency, and equity of healthcare systems in the region, but not all countries have the same needs. How can we support country-specific digital health strategies through a collaborative approach? This article highlights 6 key points.
Unpaid Health Care Work: A Challenge for the Region
In the past decade, caregiving and its impact on development have gained increasing relevance in the region's public policy agenda. In the health sector, caregiving presents a dual challenge: on the one hand, it's essential to analyze the unpaid health-related work burdens that fall on households, and on the other, to understand the role and responsibility of the health sector in these tasks. Exploring the connection between both aspects is crucial for various reasons, which we delve into in this article.
We know that rest time can be the perfect opportunity to read and catch up on the topics that interest you. What aspects of health would you like to explore more in 2025? We look forward to your feedback!
Climate Change and Health
A healthy discussion: the health sector in the climate agenda
Climate change is here - and to stay healthy we have to adapt to it
How can we protect the poorest and most vulnerable households against climate change?
Digital Health
Supporting Strong Foundations: The Digital Health Strategy Dashboard
How to Establish a Successful Health Information Exchange System? A Korean Case
The Collaboration of Health and IT Personnel to Solve Complex Problems
RELACSIS 4.0: a Pan-American Highway for Digital Health is possible and 33 countries know it
A national electronic health record system: two lessons from Costa Rica
Digital Therapeutics: Will you be downloading your next treatment for diabetes or depression?
What are the challenges for Digital Health in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Financing and Smart Spending for Health
The Hidden Trade-off of High-Cost Drugs
How Much Could Chilean Households Save by Switching to Generic Drugs?
Does health insurance for the informal sector have an impact on formal employment?
Health Access
Disability Certification: A Key Tool for Inclusion
Public Hospitals in the Region: What Is the Room for Improvement?
Why Long Wait Times for Health Care Should Matter - and How to Reduce Them
Beyond Diagnosis: Improving Treatment and Control of Chronic Conditions
Preventing Unnecessary Deaths: Tackling Low Quality of Care
Pandemic Preparedness
How Do We in the Region Prepare for the Next Pandemic?
Adaptive Social Protection
Adaptive Social Protection: A Priority for the Region
The Healthcare Sector Plays a Crucial Role in Times of Crisis
Care for Older Adults
Caring for the Elderly: A Job Deserving Recognition and Support
Caring for the Mental Health of Caregivers
Self-directed Care: the Benefits of Cash and Counseling
Women's and Children's Health
Menopause: less stigma and more empathy
Reducing Complications for Pregnant Women with Diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago
Chronic Pain: Another Gender Gap Affecting Women
Health in Mesoamerica
With the Support of RMEI, Mesoamerican Women Fight Malaria in Their Communities
Belize Further Paves the Way to Malaria Elimination in Mesoamerica with IDB Support
Mental Health
Task Shifting and Technology are Game Changers in Facing Mental Health Challenges
Health Infrastructure
Master Plans for Investment in Health: A Tool to Improve Impact and Sustainability
What other health topics would you like to explore in 2025? We look forward to your comments!