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flag A new report warns that weakened primary care in Latin America and the Caribbean could cause 165,000 preventable deaths and $37 billion in losses by 2030.

flag A new report warns that weak primary healthcare in Latin America and the Caribbean could cause up to 165,000 preventable deaths and $37 billion in economic losses if services decline by 25–50% during crises. flag Speaking at PAHO’s 62nd Directing Council, Jamaica’s Health Minister Christopher Tufton projected a 600,000 health worker shortfall by 2030, driven by migration and shortages of nurses and specialists. flag The report, launched Sept. 29, 2025, calls for resilient, equitable primary care through multi-professional teams, community involvement, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable financing. flag It highlights the region’s vulnerability during the pandemic and climate disasters, urging urgent action to strengthen health systems.

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