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1 – 10 of 12Cholera is expanding in developing countries where contaminated water is the primary source of infection. Damage or restricted access to water sanitation infrastructure due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279100
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, with a second wave underway and the mining and tourism sectors -- key foreign exchange earners -- upended, he recently changed tack, authorising an immunisation programme…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260870
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Thanks to early evacuations, there were no deaths or injuries, but thousands were displaced and perhaps 10% of the 110,000 residents made homeless. Significant support was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261459
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CARIBBEAN: Vaccine hesitancy poses health challenges
MEXICO: Revised death figures may encourage assistance
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES260512
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VENEZUELA: Pandemic may pave way for dialogue moves
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES259497
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The calls follow similar warnings from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), which said last month that low vaccination coverage was hindering efforts to stem the pandemic.
VENEZUELA: Talks progress but many obstacles remain
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263943
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The talks have led to ‘partial agreements’ between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, but no immediate progress in securing the Maduro government’s goal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263958
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Other regional countries are now also receiving COVAX shipments, but all will face enormous challenges in bringing the pandemic under control.