This Week on Americas Now: Haiti’s Children Are Starving: an Inside Look
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Description: One in four children in Haiti suffers from chronic malnutrition, a devastating crisis that continues to claim lives. It's the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old. Our correspondent Jason Motlagh reports from the ground in Haiti to uncover why food insecurity and poor living conditions are rapidly worsening and what is being done to help.
Is Airplane Turbulence Getting Worse? Experts Weigh In
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Is turbulence becoming more dangerous—or is it just more viral? With social media flooded by bumpy flight videos, we explore whether turbulence is rising and what role climate change might play. Veteran journalist John Zarrella speaks with aviation experts to break down the science and the fear behind rough air.
Title: The HIV Fight in Latin America: Why Some Regions Are Still Struggling
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While HIV prevalence is generally low across Latin America and the Caribbean, some areas continue to battle alarmingly high concentrations. Americas Now’s Elaine Reyes, spoke with Dr. Monica Alonso, head of PAHO’s HIV Unit, about the underlying causes, stigmas, and the path forward for prevention and treatment.
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