medical

Cuban medical team returns home from South Africa

Published on: June 27, 2021
09:57

Havana, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) The third group of the Henry Reeve International Contingent brigade that provided medical assistance against Covid-19 in South Africa has reportedly returned to Cuba.

Cuba bets on medical sovereignty despite US blockade

Published on: June 22, 2021
06:53

Havana, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) With more than 100 innovation projects, the Cuban Group of Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Industries (BioCubaFarma) currently continues with the development of new medications, despite the United States blockade against the Caribbean nation.

Investigation if there was malpractice leading to Maradona’s death

Published on: June 15, 2021
16:46

Buenos Aires, June 15 (Prensa Latina) The nurse in the working shift when ex Argentinian soccer player Diego Armando Maradona died, was called today to declare in an open hearing to establish if there was negligence in this case.

WTO calls to lift commercial restrictions on medical supplies

Published on: June 14, 2021
14:34

Geneva, Jun 14 (Prensa latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday urged to lift restrictions on medical supplies used against Covid-19 and indicated this is a trend in the wrong direction.

Belgium prepares container with medical supplies for Cuba

Published on: June 7, 2021
12:21

1 Brussels, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) With support from Belgian citizens, Cuban residents are preparing a container with medical supplies for the Caribbean island, which contains syringes and needles for vaccination against Covid-19, Reynaldo Romero, coordinator of the initiative, announced on Monday.

Cuba and Ukraine promote pediatric medical cooperation

Published on: June 3, 2021
09:43

Kiev, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Ukraine Natacha Diaz Aguilera talked with Volodymyr Zhovnir, general director of the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital, about the possibilities of joint cooperation, a diplomatic source informed on Thursday.

Sri Lankan association condemns US blockade against Cuba

Published on: June 2, 2021
07:59

Colombo, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) The Sri Lankan Association of Students and Graduates in Cuba on Wednesday condemned the US blockade against the Caribbean nation, which prevents it from purchasing medicines, equipment and materials to fight Covid-19.

Cuba’s FM thanks Argentina for sending medical supplies

Published on: June 1, 2021
14:52

Havana, Jun 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Tuesday thanked the shipment of medical supplies from Argentina to support the immunization against Covid-19 in the country.

Presumed hunger striker in Cuba granted medical discharge

Published on: May 31, 2021
17:04

Havana, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban citizen Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was discharged today from the General Calixto García Hospital in this capital, where he was admitted on May 2 with a diagnosis of voluntary starvation.

Medical College of Chile criticizes government over Covid-19 pandemic

Published on: May 31, 2021
11:32

Santiago, Chile, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Medical College of Chile (COLMED)'s decision to withdraw from the table of experts consulted by the Government when taking measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic is making headlines here on Monday.

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