Marcia Castro

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COVID downward spiral in Latin America disrupts life-saving services

June 1, 2021COVID-19

Brazil’s experience is a cautionary tale of what happens when infections go unchecked and vaccination rates lag, said Marcia Castro, a Brazilian demographer and chair of global health and population at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Discussion: A deepening coronavirus crisis in Latin America

May 24, 2021Coronavirus Conversations

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Discussion: A deepening coronavirus crisis in Brazil

March 29, 2021Coronavirus Conversations