19 October 2023 Archives

Challenges of food security are analyzed in Cuba

Published on: October 19, 2023
17:57

Havana, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Agencies of the United Nations System in Cuba and the National Institute of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology (INHEM), analyzed today the challenges of food and nutritional security in the current context.

Early prevention of breast cancer saves lives – Study

Published on: October 19, 2023
17:53

Havana, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Breast cancer prevails in Cuba as second leading cause of death among women, hence the significance of its prevention on the occasion of today's World Breast Cancer Day.

Unctad highlighted challenges of foreign investment

Published on: October 19, 2023
17:46

Abu Dhabi, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of Unctad, Rebeca Grynspan, highlighted among the challenges posed today by attracting investments, the reduction of risks, the creation of capacities and the reform of international financial structures.

Every year 2,000 million tons of dust enters the atmosphere – WMO

Published on: October 19, 2023
17:44

Geneva, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its annual report on the incidence and hazards of sand and dust storms, as well as their impacts on society. It also takes a look at how climate change may potentially increase sand and dust storm hotspots.

U.S. Government issues travel alert to nationals

Published on: October 19, 2023
17:02

Washington, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The United States on Thursday issued a travel alert for nationals under the pretext of potential violence and increased tensions worldwide.

UN chief calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:58

Cairo, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

WHO launches guidance to address antimicrobial resistance

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:49

Geneva, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) WHO has released a core package of 13 interventions to guide country prioritization when developing, implementing and monitoring national action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Cuba mourns passing of MININT Brigadier Gen. Castro Delgado

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:44

Havana, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday mourned the death of (r) Brigadier General José Castro Delgado, head of the bodyguard corps of the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, the Interior Ministry (MININT) reported.

French officials suspect pranksters in a rash of fake bomb threats

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:35

Paris, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The sumptuous Palace of Versailles was forced to evacuate visitors on Thursday for the fourth time in less than a week for a security check after a bomb alert.

Oscar Valdés, great virtuoso of the Cuban music, dies at 85

Published on: October 19, 2023
16:21

Havana, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) The musical universe in Cuba mourns the passing of the remarkable Cuban percussionist and vocalist Oscar Valdés at the age of 85, as announced by the Cuban Institute of Music (ICM).

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