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COVID-19 stretches weak Latin American health systems

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LATIN AMERICA

Preparedness for COVID-19.

Brazil's third-quarter bounceback may not be sustained

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BRAZIL

The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still affecting the Brazilian economy. After a sharp recession in the first two quarters of the year, the economy partially…

Fiscal constraints will raise Brazil recovery risks

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BRAZIL

BRAZIL: Fiscal constraints will raise recovery risks

North America's cannabis sector has enormous scope

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INTERNATIONAL

The US cannabis market.

Russia postpones vaccination targets as Delta strikes

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RUSSIA

A third wave of COVID-19 began to accelerate in June after two earlier waves between March 2020 and March 2021. The third wave is attributable to relaxations of restrictions at…

International cannabis market growth to drive reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Cannabis pharmaceuticals have experienced dramatic growth in recent years as regulatory approvals have increased. The sector’s expansion deepens contradictions within the…

Turkish health system’s troubles will stay a hot topic

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TURKEY

Government parties recently blocked opposition moves to hold a parliamentary debate on attacks on health workers. The government is proud of its heath policies, but the system is…

Vaccine moves will complicate rapid roll-out in Brazil

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BRAZIL

BRAZIL: Vaccine moves will complicate rapid roll-out

Iranian anger at US pandemic sanctions may be enduring

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IRAN

Public health structures were developed and expanded over four decades of war and isolation, allowing them to mobilise effectively against COVID-19 despite the negative impacts of…

Puerto Rican shutdown would increase default fears

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PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico is facing a severe fiscal crunch; its general obligation bonds are rated junk status and the government has said that a 2.9 billion dollar bond issuance -- at risk…