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WHO warns of high risks due to lack of water and sanitation

Published on: July 1, 2023
08:30

United Nations, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that nowadays half of the world's population still lacks adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) with increasing risks to people.

Light alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

Published on: June 29, 2023
15:39

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) A study found that people who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected from endocrine conditions including obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the Endocrine Society´s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Strong heat wave causes more than a dozen deaths in southern US

Published on: June 29, 2023
11:07

Washington, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The heat wave caused more than a dozen deaths in southern regions of the United States, while the National Weather Service warned today that these conditions will continue.

More than 70 dead in armed clash in Burkina Faso

Published on: June 28, 2023
10:44

Ouagadougou, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) A new ambush on a military convoy of the army of Burkina Faso left a toll of 74 dead in the locality of Namsiguia, in the province of Bam, in the north of the country, it was known here.

Cuban President regrets deaths caused by fire in Havana

Published on: June 28, 2023
09:45

Havana, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today regretted the human losses caused by a fire in a house in the capital and sent condolences to the families and friends of the victims through his Twitter account.

Cuba reports nine new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: June 22, 2023
11:52

Havana, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Thursday reported nine new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of contagions to 64.

Panama registers 17 deaths due to influenza

Published on: June 21, 2023
10:21

Panama City, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian health authorities confirmed the death of 17 people so far this year due to influenza, meanwhile insisting on vaccination against the disease.

Mexico: Intense heat caused 11 deaths and high temperatures continue

Published on: June 21, 2023
10:17

Mexico City, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The third heat wave in Mexico has already caused the death of 11 persons and heat stroke and severe burns to 487, according to the latest report of Public Health, as the high temperatures continue.

Teenager killed in Brazil school shooting

Published on: June 20, 2023
14:30

Brasilia, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Luan Augusto da Silva, a student who was shot in the head following a school shooting in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, died on Tuesday, relatives confirmed.

Shootings cause at least 12 deaths in the U.S. on the weekend

Published on: June 19, 2023
15:06

Washington, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) A releasing count on Monday by a TV network highlighted that shootings in U.S. communities have caused since last Friday at least 12 deaths and nearly 100 injuries.

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