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The Latin America and Caribbean has the highest life expectancy at birth among developing regions. Between 1990 and 2007 (latest data available), the under-five mortality rate was more than halved from 55 to 24 per 1,000 individuals. Although significant progress has been made in the health sector in the region, challenges do persist. These challenges are heightened as the region faces two contrasting realities, high inequality on the one hand and sophisticated clients on a path of economic growth on the other.

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HIV/AIDS

Nutrition

Human Resources in Health (HRH): Nursing Shortage in the English-Speaking Caribbean Hinders Region's Progress
The Caribbean region is facing a rapidly growing shortage of nurses as demand for quality health care increases due to an aging population, and high numbers of nurses emigrate.

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Lessons from the World Bank's operational and analytical program in the health sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hospital Performance and Health Quality Improvements in Brazil & USA

ARGENTINA: Provincial Maternal and Child Health Insurance.

Extension of Health Services Coverage in El Salvador

HIV/AIDS in Latin America: Effective Partnerships Achieve Results

Last updated: 2010-11-01

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Dec 08, 2011	Malaria Conference at World Bank from December 8-9, 2011 will feature Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow (Press Release)
Nov 23, 2011	Workshop: A Decade of Bank Support for HIV/AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean (Feature Story)
Nov 17, 2011	World Bank: Chronic Diseases Weaken Health Systems; Hinder Economic Growth in the Caribbean (Press Release)


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