health

Israeli Prime Minister has cardiac pacemaker implanted

Published on: July 23, 2023
09:59

Tel Aviv, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker, a week after his medical admission after suffering from dehydration, a statement from his office reported today.

Immunization on the rise after Covid-19 pandemic – WHO

Published on: July 21, 2023
16:42

Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) New encouraging data indicated that immunization services are increasing in some countries after interruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, assured the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO launches new action plan on neurological disorders

Published on: July 21, 2023
16:35

Geneva, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders, published today in all six UN languages, sets out the actions needed to improve access to care and treatment for people living with neurological disorders through a comprehensive, coordinated response across sectors.

Specialists call for protection after Sahara dust cloud heads Cuba

Published on: July 20, 2023
18:06

Havana, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Specialists at the Meteorology Institute and the Cuban Society of Allergy and Asthma on Thursday urged population to protect themselves from the arrival of a cloud of Sahara dust.

800,000 TB deaths may be avoided – Study

Published on: July 19, 2023
16:09

London, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Over 800,000 deaths of tuberculosis (TB) can be avoided from now to 2035 if mechanisms for contact tracing and preventive measures are improved in Africa and Asia.

Cuba reports 6 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:59

Havana, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health (MINSAP) reported six new cases of Covid-19, bringing total infection toll to 24.

Dominican Public Health Ministry reports one more cholera case

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:52

Santo Domingo, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Public Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed a new case of cholera in the community of Los Cocos, the second case diagnosed in the last four days.

Anti-inflammatory drugs are pathways to fight off AD – Study

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:34

Washington, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) A new study sheds light on how certain anti-inflammatory drugs may prove to be effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

WHO warns of positive influenza A(H5N1) in cats

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:20

United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that cats infected by bird flu in Poland are a new reminder the disease could cause a new pandemic.

ANPP urges to take pressing actions to mitigate child mortality

Published on: July 18, 2023
17:30

Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) Chairman Esteban Lazo on Tuesday insisted on inter-sectoriality to mitigate child and maternal mortality rates in the country, as it was revealed at a joint debate of the Standing Commissions on Health and Sports and the Commission on Youth, Children and Women's Equal Rights during ANPP´s 1st Session where the Maternal and Infant Program (PAMI) progress was updated.

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