health

1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications – UN

Published on: October 6, 2023
16:22

United Nations, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying from preterm complications, UN agencies and partners said in a new report on Thursday.

WHO recommends new vaccine against malaria, dengue, meningitis

Published on: October 5, 2023
17:55

Geneva, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) At the much-anticipated meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued recommendations for three new groundbreaking vaccines to combat malaria, dengue and meningitis, the director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, according to Kate O'Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO.

Italy reports gradual surge in meningitis cases

Published on: October 5, 2023
16:15

Rome, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Cases of meningitis in Italy dropped during the years of the Covid-19 pandemic, but are gradually increasing 0.32 infected per 100,000 inhabitants, a specialist said Thursday.

Italy: 249 dengue cases reported since January 1

Published on: October 5, 2023
12:15

Rome, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) From January 1, 2023, to date, 249 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Italy, including 42 local infections and 207 people infected abroad.

Syria reaffirms support for Cuba against US blockade

Published on: October 3, 2023
13:13

Damascus, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government on Tuesday repeated its solidarity and support for Cuba against the blockade, and hostile and aggressive policy by the Government of the United States.

Italy: West Nile virus cases soar to 283

Published on: October 1, 2023
09:25

Rome, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Italy is facing an escalating health crisis as West Nile virus cases surge to 283 with 17 fatalities, according to data updated on 27th September.

Over 300K people living with HIV/AIDS in Angola

Published on: September 29, 2023
17:14

Luanda, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) About 350,000 Angolan people are HIV/AIDS carriers, according to the Angolan Network of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Service Organizations (ANASO) President António Coelho.

PAHO calls for recovery of achievements lost due to Covid-19 pandemic

Published on: September 29, 2023
17:04

Washington, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Jarbas Barbosa on Friday called to accelerate the recovery of lost achievements and to increase resilience of health systems after the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Africa reports about 60 bird flu cases

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:58

Pretoria, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) South Africa´s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) reported the country is presently dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with over 50 cases reported in various regions of the nation.

Jamaica appeals for blood donations to back dengue outbreak response

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:48

Kingston, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) With an outbreak of dengue fever in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging voluntary blood donations as it anticipates an increase in the demand for blood and blood products.

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