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PAHO warns of risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas

Published on: February 11, 2025
00:31

Washington, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) PAHO urged the Americas on Monday to be prepared for a possible rise in dengue cases, given the risk of increased circulation of serotype three in the southern hemisphere of the region.

Cuban President congratulates health workers on LatAm Medicine Day

Published on: December 3, 2023
10:32

Doha, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel sent congratulations to the health workers of the region on Latin American Medicine Day on Sunday.

Uruguayan experts research alleged cases of equine encephalomyelitis

Published on: November 30, 2023
00:45

Montevideo, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan scientists are investigating alleged cases of equine encephalomyelitis, as some cases of the disease were confirmed in neighboring Argentina.

Cuban Prime Minister calls to maintain prevention against dengue

Published on: August 26, 2023
09:35

Havana, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Saturday called not to lower the guard in the prevention and control of dengue in order to celebrate the World Day against this disease today.

End of Marburg virus epidemic declared in Tanzania

Published on: June 2, 2023
11:12

Dar es-Salam, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) The regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, declared today in a statement of that institution, the end of the Marburg virus epidemic in Tanzania.

Dominican government to slaughter 3,300 pigs due to swine fever

Published on: August 6, 2021
12:59

Santo Domingo, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican government decided to slaughter 3,300 pigs as part of actions to control the African swine fever that is affecting the country, it was reported here.

Dominican takes action on African swine fever outbreak

Published on: July 29, 2021
07:24

Santo Domingo, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Agriculture Ministry reported that after collecting samples from pigs in the country, the African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed through an existing cooperative surveillance program at both Sánchez Ramírez and Montecristi provinces.

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