health

NGO warns of rising number of abortions in Gaza due to war

Published on: June 9, 2024
07:46

Ramallah, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) The NGO ActionAid International warned on Sunday about the surge in abortion cases among pregnant women in Gaza due to food shortages and psychological stress resulting from permanent threat.

Bolivia intensifies control due to new case of canine rabies

Published on: June 8, 2024
00:45

La Paz, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Faced with a fifth case of canine rabies in the municipality of Sucre, in the Bolivian department of Chuquisaca, health authorities activated the control of foci, the municipal head of Zoonosis, Martha Sandi, said.

Food safety prevents risks to human health

Published on: June 7, 2024
13:07

United Nations, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) World Food Safety Day is celebrated on Friday to raise awareness, detect, and prevent the risks food can cause to people's health.

Russia and Cuba expand biopharmaceutical cooperation

Published on: June 6, 2024
14:50

St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba are progressing in cooperation in the biopharmaceutical sector to produce a range of innovative medicines, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) director Kirill Dmitriev confirmed on Thursday.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s health improves

Published on: June 5, 2024
13:58

Bratislava, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was attacked on May 15, continues his process of recovery and improvement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliniak informed on Wednesday.

FAO and WFP report on 18 global hunger hot spots

Published on: June 5, 2024
13:28

Rome, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), together with the World Food Program (WFP), published a report on the 18 world hunger hot spots on Wednesday.

Cuba organizes international convention and fair Health 2025

Published on: June 4, 2024
10:13

Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The V Cuba-Health 2025 International Convention began its preparation as the most relevant event in the sector, to discuss the confrontation of future pandemics and the impact of climate change, it was reported.

Chile to purchase 1.8 millions of influenza vaccine doses

Published on: May 31, 2024
16:06

Santiago de Chile, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Chile´s Health Ministry (MINSAL) on Friday authorized the purchase of as many as 1,800,000 doses of influenza vaccine, in view of the surge in respiratory virus cases.

Cuba willing to expand collaboration in health with the world

Published on: May 31, 2024
09:53

Geneva, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is willing to maintain and expand medical and scientific collaboration with any nation globally. This stance emerged during the 77th World Assembly of the sector in this Swiss city.

Chile´s MINSAL reports surge in respiratory virus spread nationwide

Published on: May 29, 2024
17:02

Santiago de Chile, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Chile's Health Ministry (MINSALl) on Wednesday reported an increase in respiratory virus circulation during this autumn season, especially type A influenza.

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