Having information is synonymous with prevention, as well as a tool to understand our bodies and health. Here is an outline of the changes it generates. In big cities, rural communities, or informal settlements, thousands of families face precarious living conditions every day that directly affect their health in structural…
Access to tools is of great importance in bringing basic healthcare services to areas that are often forgotten, where illnesses and lack of resources are widespread. In healthcare, having the right teams and equipment makes a crucial difference in facing challenges. In vulnerable communities, where health services operate with structural…
Infant mortality figures are deeply concerning and, in the face of rising numbers, urgent responses are required. Here is an overview of the tools that have begun to be applied. Globally, infant mortality remains one of the major concerns in public health. Despite advances in medicine and healthcare, the World…
The combination of resources is essential for improving healthcare systems. An overview of the different forms of collaboration. The coronavirus pandemic in 2020 exposed multiple aspects of global health systems. Among them, it highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors, especially in vulnerable communities facing major…
In public health, taking preventive action is one of the fundamental factors in the field. Prevention stands as a cornerstone, especially in vulnerable communities where social, economic, and healthcare access gaps heighten the risks of disease and a decline in quality of life. Strengthening prevention does not only mean anticipating…
Malnutrition is one of the clearest forms in which social inequality manifests itself. Beyond the lack of food, it represents a violation of human rights and a silent obstacle to the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of millions of people, especially in vulnerable communities. This situation occurs in different parts…
The role of midwives in communities is of great importance, as they are regarded as wise women. Their training also helps minimize the risks faced by pregnant women who lack access to healthcare. In rural and marginalized communities around the world, the arrival of a new life is an intimate…
In vulnerable areas and among populations without access to a healthy meal, the role of these institutions is crucial. In low-income neighborhoods, where access to nutritious food and healthcare is limited, community kitchens have become solidarity-based spaces for food distribution, ensuring that no one goes without a plate of food.…
Mental health care often takes a back seat, especially in areas where other emergencies dominate. Yet responses are urgently needed. An overview of the fieldwork being done. Outside major cities and in isolated rural areas, where poverty, violence, and inequality are part of daily reality, mental health is a silent…
In different parts of the world, volunteer work completely changes the services provided. An overview of its impact. Inequality in access to healthcare remains one of the main challenges in Latin America and other regions. Professional volunteering emerges as a bridge between two pillars of the field: private medicine and…
