ResumoThe article offers information on the health systems in Latin America. Topics discussed include the effect of mosquito-borne virus Zika to babies of infected mothers, need for Latin Americans of treatment for ailments such as cancer and diabetes, and suggestion of Daniel Cotlear, health specialist at the World Bank, Latin America, regarding the improvements of benefits packages for poor people.

Palavras-ChaveMedical care, Zika Virus Epidemic, Epidemics, Medical policy

ImprentaEconomist, v. 418, n. 418, p. 32, 2016

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Data de Publicação:2016