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WEBChile moves on from the pandemic. by Catalina Vergara 22 September, 2022. The Chilean Ministry of Health announced that it is lifting the majority of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Beginning Oct. 1, indoor masking will no longer Coronavirus in Chile NATIONAL.
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Why Are Chileans Angry About Healthcare
WEB12 December, 2019. Rebecca Pedlow-Collins works and lives in Santiago and took a closer look at the state of healthcare in Chile, one of the recurring complaints in the recent protests. She sent Chile Today her observations. If you are an expat or traveler it can be hard to see why as the top-level of health care in Chile is very good.
Omicron: new changes to Chile’s border plan
WEBOther Measures. Other measures relating to the new variant include a tighter watch on those confirmed or suspected of having the novel variant. People with positive PCR tests for the Omicron variant along with those suspected of having the new strain will have to complete mandatory quarantine in government-approved health …
Who Is Health Minister Jaime Mañalich
WEBChinese Ventilators. On Mar. 19, the minister of health told La Tercera, “The Chinese Ambassador has donated more than a thousand mechanical ventilators to Chile.” When later questioned about the number, the number dropped to 500. During a recent interview with La Tercera, China’s ambassador said, “I am unaware of the [Chinese] …
Chile's History of Epidemics
WEBChile is in the midst of the historic Covid-19 pandemic. This, however, is but one of many pandemics and epidemics that have affected the country since its early days as a Spanish Colony. Chile Today takes a look back at a few of the diseases that have hit the country in past years. Chile has been considered the entryway to South America.
Why Chile’s New Programs To Prevent HIV Are Not Working
WEB20 December, 2019. SANTIAGO – Last year, the Chilean government announced an ambitious set of sexual education programs due to the comparatively large numbers of people testing positive for HIV. Despite these efforts, HIV numbers continue to climb. The initial signs are that the programs are not working. The Chilean government has been
National ICU Occupancy at Critical Levels Amid New Surge
WEBSANTIAGO – Nationwide ICU occupancy is at 93.5 percent and reported new cases have been averaging about 4,300 in recent days. On Mar. 11, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that the entire Metropolitan region would return to phase 2 of the Paso a Paso plan. Mayors and other authorities have been questioning the …
Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in Chile
WEBSANTIAGO – The Ministry of Health has released its “Epidemiological Bulletin”, a national study that focuses on sexually transmitted diseases in Chile. The report shows an increase in syphilis infections in the country. Infections such as syphilis increase the chances on HIV infection up to 300 times. In the first six months of 2018
Chile hit by Delta variant while loosening restrictions
WEB25 June, 2021. The Delta variant was first identified in India. Chile’s Health Minister, Enrique Paris, said it has been detected in Chile, just as health measures are being relaxed. Authorities are worried and warn of possible consequences. Health Minister Enrique Paris has confirmed the first case of the coronavirus Delta variant in Chile.
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Why Air Quality in Santiago Is Worse in Wintertime
WEBAlthough Santiago sees brown and polluted skies even in summer, the pollution is usually worse during the winter because of the city’s location in relation to the Andes mountains. The smog gathered from pollutants becomes trapped by the mountains and cannot escape, and then on top of that (literally) is an atmospheric inversion that …
Obesity rates continue to rise in Chile
WEBDiet-related non-communicable diseases. Malnutrition is an overarching term for undernutrition, obesity, and other diet-related NCDs, that also include type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, and respiratory disease.According to the Chile Nutrition Profile, the greatest mortality rate due to dietary composition and weight results …
Coyhaique: officially the most contaminated city in Chile
WEB8 May, 2018. COYHAIQUE – Having major problems with contamination, the city of Coyhaique now has been presented with the not so honorable title of ´Most contaminated city of Chile´. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers that the city has an environmental issue that needs to be solved. The health of its citizens is in danger, local
Organized crime in Chile is more than drug-trafficking
WEB8 June, 2022. Organized crime in Chile has grown beyond drug trafficking. Its tentacles now reach copper, fish, and lumber – not only crushing legitimate businesses but also affecting public health and safety. Researchers say that greater cooperation within the State is needed to prevent organized crime from expanding.
UNAIDS: HIV epidemic in Chile far from over
WEB3 December, 2018. Chile is among 10 countries where the numbers of people carrying HIV are increasing by 50% or more. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of people between 15 and 29 with HIV grew by 96%. And this year’s statistics show that the AIDS epidemic in Chile is still far from over. A recently published report from UNAIDS, titled
Hospitals in Santiago Collapse as Coronacrisis Worsens in Capital
WEB11 May, 2020. SANTIAGO – As the number of Covid-19 confirmed cases in Santiago continues its steep climb, hospitals in the worst affected parts of the capital are collapsing. They report a shortage of equipment that is linked to the death of at least two patients. The situation in the heaviest hit region of the country seems to be a lot worse
Cyberbullying: 21.1% of Chilean Youth Have Been Victims
WEBSuicide. Among the most worrisome statistics for parents and professionals are those related to suicide: 1.7% of the survey respondents said that they almost always or always felt like committing suicide, and another 5.5% said they had these thoughts at least sometimes. Breaking down the myths and stereotypes
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