"There is a fear that you will be attacked just for the act of working in health": a survey of experiences of violence against healthcare in Colombia - Crawford K, Florez T, Rodriguez M, Cirado L, Read R, Haar R.
BACKGROUND: Colombia has experienced decades of conflict between the government and non-state actors. Attacks on healthcare have been a grave but regular facet of that violence. In response, the Misi ón Médica (MM) program was developed to support, protect,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
US ally Colombia swings towards China with partnership upgrade
President Xi Jinping agrees to deepen ties during counterpart Gustavo Petro’s visit to Beijing#xijinping #gustavopetros #beijing (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Risk factors associated with suicide attempt as predictors of suicide, Colombia, 2016-2017 - Castro Moreno LS, Fuertes Valencia LF, Pacheco Garc ía OE, Muñoz Lozada CM.
BACKGROUND: Suicidal behaviour is the cause of half of all violent deaths. It is considered to be a public health problem with one million victims a year. Suicide attempt is the most important risk factor. In Colombia, in 2017 the suicide attempt rate was ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
The Rolling Stones ’ Ragged Plea, and 8 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Just want the music? Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes). Like what you hear? Let us know at theplaylist@nytimes.com and sign up for our Louder newsletter, a…#spotify #hackneydiamonds #keithrichards #tellmestraight #colombian #kaliuchis #panamerican #temata #itkillsyou #spanish (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Maluma & His Girlfriend Are Expecting a Baby: Watch the Reveal in ‘Procura’ Music Video
Maluma is going to be a dad! The Colombian artist revealed that he and his girlfriend, Susana Gomez, are expecting their first child together via a new music video posted at midnight on Friday (Oct. 20). Titled “Procura,” the song is an edgy bachata-urban fusion about two people who are crazy for…#colombian #susanagomez #procura #maluma #donjuan #nprmusicsalt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Danna Paola, Sebasti án Yatra, Paz Vega, Roselyn Sánchez to Host 2023 Latin Grammys
Mexican singer Danna Paola, Colombian superstar Sebastián Yatra, Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez and Spanish actress Paz Vega are set to host the 24th annual Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be broadcasted from the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Seville, Andalucía in Spain,…#mexican #dannapaola #colombian #sebastiányatra #puertorican #roselynsánchez #spanish #pazvega #latingrammyawards #seville (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Outbidding and gender: dynamics in the Colombian civil war - Henshaw A.
The civil conflict in Colombia has gained attention in part for the inclusion of women in rebel forces and peace negotiations between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Scholarship has often explained the FARC's decision ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
A model for counterinsurgency success? The good, the bad and the ugly in the struggle against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (2003-2012) - Palma O.
The Colombian counterinsurgency campaign against FARC, during the years 2003-2012, was successful in significantly reducing the insurgency to its weakest condition in history. The strategy was a result of the transformation of the leadership mind-set, whic... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Why Did Colombia Change Its Mind About Expelling Israeli Ambassador Over Israel ’s “Genocidal” Siege of Gaza?
“If diplomatic relations with Israel have to be suspended, we will suspend them. We do not support genocides,” said President Petro. But hours after expelling Israel’s ambassador, his government reversed course. On Monday (Oct 16), Colombia briefly became the first nation to expel its Israeli…#israel #colombia #israeli #gaza #gustavopetro #bogota #galidagan #andean #hamas #petro (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ecuadorians are electing a new president. The choice is between a banana empire heir and an attorney
Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians have a universal demand for the president they are choosing Sunday — safety. The runoff election in the South American country pits an heir to a banana empire, Daniel Noboa, against an attorney, Luisa González.…#southamerican #danielnoboa #luisagonzález #guillermolasso #nationalassembly #minutes #nationalpolice #mexican #colombian #balkan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Latin America takes global lead in preference for centralized exchanges: Report
According to a recent report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, Latin America has a distinct inclination toward centralized exchanges when compared to the rest of the world, as opposed to decentralized exchanges. Published on October 11, Chainalysis stated that Latin America has the…#latinamerica #middleeast #easternasia #easterneurope #venezuela #colombia #latinamerican #brazil #argentina #mexico (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colombia eyes two rate cuts before year-end, finance minister says
Colombia's Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla takes part in an interview with Reuters during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, following last month's deadly earthquake, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 14, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera Acquire Licensing Rights…#colombia #ricardobonilla #worldbank #marrakech #morocco #colombian #gustavopetro #israel #hamas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Ring Of Fire’: Crowds Gather For Rare Solar Eclipse In Parts Of West And South (Photos)
Americans across the West and South equipped themselves with specialized glasses to watch the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse Saturday as the phenomenon became visible in eight states and partially visible in all 49 continental states. The eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse, was visible…#south #oregon #newmexico #utah #nevada #arizona #colorado #albuquerque #mexico #colombia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Record Cocaine Production Impacts Colombia's Oil Industry!
Record Cocaine Production Impacts Colombia's Oil Industry! Authored by Matthew Smith via OilPrice.com, UNODC reports Colombia’s cocaine production hit a record in 2022, nearing the country's oil export earnings. Major oil-producing regions, like Putumayo, overlap with high-density coca cultivation…#matthewsmith #unodc #colombia #putumayo #gustavopetro #marxist #spanish #andean #ecuador #pacificcoastofnariño (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to See This Year ’ s Rare ‘ Ring of Fire ’ Solar Eclipse
From the Pacific Northwest through the Southwest, people in the U.S. will be able to view a celestial spectacle on Saturday night, when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, obscuring the sun’s light, bringing forth this year’s solar eclipse.
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The 2023 eclipse is an annular solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon is farthest away from the Earth. That distance means it won’t be a total eclipse because the moon will not block out all of the sun’s light. Instead a “ring of fire” will be created in the sky when the eclipse reaches ...
Source: TIME: Science - October 13, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Solcyre Burga Tags: Uncategorized General Assignment healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
