Stories about Health from March, 2012
Latin America: Victims of Faulty Breast Implants Take to the Internet
Many woman have come together on social media websites to air their opinions and share information about the problems associated with the PIP breast implants, including arranging for legal action. Cases within Latin America are numerous. Find here some of those speaking out the loudest in Latin America.
Haiti: Demonstration over Shooting Death
Dying in Haiti blogs about a street demonstration in Cité Soleil, making a connection between how “violence and fear closes things down and people…can die easier from stupid deaths.”
Cuba: Communication Cut-Off
On the heels of a visit from the Archbishop of Havana, Uncommon Sense questions the motives behind “cut[ting] off all communication between [a political prisoner on hunger strike] and his family”.
Venezuela: Rumours About President Chávez's Health Continue
In Venezuela the rumours are far more numerous than reliable information, especially those surrounding the president. Since his cancer diagnosis made some months ago, opinions and forecasts have not stopped.
Hong Kong: What Can Be Done to Stop Birth Tourism from China?
One of the major conflicts between Hong Kong and China stems from birth tourism. According to official statistics, 95,337 babies were born in Hong Kong in 2011 and as much as 40% of babies' parents are birth tourists from Mainland China.
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