VOICED : Colectas y rifas para pagar el tratamiento de covid-19 en Paraguay

VOICED : Colectas y rifas para pagar el tratamiento de covid-19 en Paraguay

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Paraguay is experiencing a severe COVID-19 outbreak that has overwhelmed its healthcare system. Hospitals are overcrowded, forcing patients to receive treatment in hallways. Personal stories highlight the struggles of families dealing with the virus, including financial burdens due to expensive private healthcare. The healthcare system in Paraguay is a mix of public, social security, and private services, with only a fraction of the population having access to formal employment benefits. The pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges, increasing costs and highlighting the need for social solidarity. With over 300,000 cases and 7,200 deaths, the situation remains critical.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by hospitals in Paraguay during the COVID-19 surge?

Shortage of vaccines

Inadequate testing facilities

Overcrowding and lack of space

Lack of medical staff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Nancy González's family manage to pay for her brother's medical expenses?

They took a bank loan

They organized a vehicle raffle

They sold their house

They received government aid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Paraguay's population has access to social security healthcare services?

10%

20%

40%

30%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a traditional method of financing healthcare in Paraguay?

Government subsidies

Private insurance

Social solidarity

International aid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has caused a significant increase in healthcare costs during the pandemic in Paraguay?

Construction of new hospitals

Increased salaries for healthcare workers

Higher costs for intensive care

Import taxes on medical equipment