The Pan American Health Organization’s Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, is urging governments to provide social safety nets to help people cope with the fallout of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Etienne says one lesson from the pandemic is that it’s not enough for communities to come together. 'Individuals facing difficulties should not have to rely on the kindness and good will of their neighbors just to survive. Health and well-being for everyone can only be achieved when governments provide a safety net, ' she asserted in a message to mark Wellness Week. This year's Wellness Week recognises the pandemic-induced deterioration
