Vaccinators in Peru's Amazon are challenged by religion, rivers and a special tea
Peruvian health officials face many obstacles as they try to get everyone vaccinated, including those who live in remote and rural areas.
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A mass COVID grave in Peru has left families bereft — and fighting for reburial
More than 400 people who died of COVID were secretly interred in a mass grave on the outskirts of the city of Iquitos. Families are demanding a proper burial for their loved ones.
Peru has the world's highest COVID death rate. Here's why
An isolated city on the Amazon illustrates why Peru has the highest COVID death rate in the world. One infectious disease expert called the country's awful record the result of a "perfect storm."
Peruvian Officials More Than Double COVID Death Toll, Saying They Undercounted
"Glaring gaps" in access to COVID-19 vaccines are partially to blame for increasing infection rates in Peru, Argentina, Brazil and many other Latin American and Caribbean countries .
An Unexpected Pandemic Side Effect In Peru: A Comeback For TB
Before COVID-19 hit, tuberculosis was on its way out in Peru. But COVID-related disruptions to treatments could mean the rise of drug-resistant strains and twice as many deaths.
In Vaccine Race, Middle Income Nations Are At A Disadvantage. Just Ask Peru.
As wealthier countries horde doses, the Latin American nation is struggling to obtain an ample supply for its population while dealing with a daunting caseload.
Peru's Interim President Resigns After A Tumultuous Week Of Protests
Manuel Merino became the country's president on Tuesday after Peru's Congress voted to oust President Martín Vizcarra. Merino lasted just days before Congress asked him to step down.
In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President
Following the vote, President Martín Vizcarra said he will not challenge his removal and would leave the presidential palace by the end of the day. Vizcarra was accused of bribery.
The Women Of Peru Are Suffering From A 'Shadow Pandemic'
That's how the United Nations characterizes the violence against women that, based on past evidence, has been exacerbated by coronavirus lockdowns.
Peru Locked Down Early. Now It Battles One Of The Worst Coronavirus Outbreaks
Peru's per capita COVID-19 death rate is higher than any nation's except for tiny San Marino. The government's awareness campaign slogan is "COVID does not kill by itself. Let's not be accomplices."