Health

Rising temperatures, shifting disease patterns and massive population displacement are placing unprecedented strain on health systems worldwide. At the same time, a critical shortage of trained personnel threatens the capacity of countries to respond effectively.As climate change accelerates population movements and intensifies existing vulnerabilities, countries across the world—particularly low- and middle-income nations—find themselves navigating a complex mix of old and new health threats. Infectious diseases continue to demand attention, yet noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health conditions and injuries are becoming increasingly dominant contributors to illness and premature death. Managing these overlapping challenges requires innovation, cross-sector collaboration and sustainable investments in…

Meditation is a cognitive exercise that entails concentrated attention, consciousness, and being in the moment, aiming to foster mental lucidity and emotional tranquility. The practice of meditation traces its beginnings back millennia, stemming from venerable spiritual customs like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Throughout the ages, meditation has transformed, progressively becoming secularized and broadly embraced within contemporary psychological and clinical environments.Modern definitions emphasize meditation as a systematic technique, usually involving the regulation of attention. This typically includes focusing on a single object, thought, sensation, or the process of observing thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally. There are various forms of meditation, including mindfulness…

La formación en medicina resulta fundamental para potenciar la capacidad de respuesta en salud en zonas con escasez de recursos. En la región caribeña de Costa Rica, esta idea adquiere una relevancia particular debido a las dificultades que afronta el sistema sanitario para asegurar una atención de excelencia a todos los habitantes.La Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) ha reafirmado su compromiso con la formación continua del personal médico, de enfermería y de apoyo técnico, a través de un programa de capacitación orientado a optimizar la atención de pacientes en contextos con limitaciones de recursos. Esta iniciativa, desarrollada en la…