By: caricom.org| Photo courtesy: caricom.org The critical shortage of nurses in the Region and the resulting impacts on the health sector of Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are major concerns of policymakers and the Regional Nursing Body (RNB). The issues were a common thread of speakers at the opening of the 52nd Annual […]
By Lucas A. Berenbrok, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering. Not long ago, Walgreens, one of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. That’s part of a larger trend that has seen nearly , with more expected in the coming years. Many […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As of January 27, 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges globally and within the United States. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of the pandemic, the cumulative impact up to the end of 2024, and projections for 2025. Cumulative Impact as of December […]