health

Cuba’s central province reported low infant mortality in 2023

Published on: January 2, 2024
09:18

Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Infant mortality rating in Cuba´s Sancti Spíritus central province closed 2023 with 4.8 per 1,000 live births, among lowest in Cuba nowadays, as revealed by the Maternal and Infant Care Program (PAMI).

Former German footballer Franz Beckenbauer’s health is deteriorating

Published on: December 31, 2023
11:15

Berlin, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Former German football icon Franz Beckenbauer is in poor health, according to statements by his brother Walter that were published by local media on Sunday.

Medical units renovated on anniversary of Santa Clara’s Battle

Published on: December 28, 2023
12:47

Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) With the completion of investments and the renovations of Public Health and Education units, tribute was paid here on Thursday to the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Clara under the leadership of Commander Ernesto Che Guevara.

The world must prepare for the next pandemic – WHO Chief

Published on: December 27, 2023
16:06

United Nations, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday said the world must be ready for the next pandemic, and also act on the basis of lessons learned from Covid-19.

2023 a year of milestones, challenges in global public health – WHO

Published on: December 26, 2023
16:36

Geneva, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) WHO on Tuesday described 2023 as a year of "milestones and challenges in global public health", among them the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and the M-POX outbreak no longer represented a global health emergency.

Ecuador recommends face mask use due to fresh Pirola variant spread

Published on: December 25, 2023
12:17

Quito, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Quito´s Health Secretariat highly recommended the use of masks for people with respiratory symptoms due to a fresh coronavirus spread of new Pirola variant.

China reports respiratory diseases rate dropped 8.2 percent

Published on: December 24, 2023
11:05

Beijing, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The incidence of respiratory diseases in China continues to drop nationwide, a trend that should continue for the next few days, local health authorities reported on Sunday.

Cuba’s new public health law is expected to benefit population

Published on: December 24, 2023
09:04

Havana, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The new public health law discussed by the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) generates some expectations among Cubans for its impact on the country's great health care system.

El Salvador reports over 800 dengue fever hospitalizations

Published on: December 22, 2023
17:14

San Salvador, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) More than 800 people have been hospitalized in El Salvador because of dengue, the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) reported.

The Americas reports nearly 80 percent of dengue cases globally – WHO

Published on: December 22, 2023
16:26

Geneva, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) In 2023, the number of dengue cases around the world increased, most of them in the Americas, while half of global population is at risk of becoming infected, the WHO warned on Friday.

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