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Children, adolescents deeply impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, PAHO says

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:20

Washington, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne said Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental and physical health of children and adolescents in the Americas, both in the increased infections and other health issues, official sources reported.

UN chief urges to joint actions from public and private actors

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:20

United Nations, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday urged public and private actors from around the world to unite to promote a sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and address climate change.

UN representative Haysom highlights peace process in South Sudan

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Nicholas Haysom, UN Special Representative and head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Wednesday said that while significant challenges continue for the peace process in South Sudan, some progress has also been made.

Global economy to grow by 5.3% in 2021, says UN

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:19

Geneva, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) In 2021, the global economy will bounce back with growth of 5.3%, the fastest in nearly 50 years, but the rebound is, however, highly uneven along regional, sectoral and income lines, according to UNCTAD´s Trade and Development Report 2021.

Cuba calls tourism fair in December

Published on: September 16, 2021
01:00

Havana, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban authorities ratified the call for the 3rd 2021 Gaviota Destinations Tourism Fair, scheduled for late December.

Cuba fosters use of its own products to treat Covid-19 patients

Published on: September 16, 2021
00:30

Havana, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based Molecular Immunology Center (CIM) is promoting the use of products developed here as part of Cuba's protocol to treat Covid-19 patients.

Vietnamese media highlight president’s upcoming visit to Cuba

Published on: September 16, 2021
00:15

Hanoi, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam informed that President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will visit Cuba from September 18 to 20, and immediately local media dedicated headlines to the imminent event.

Cuba makes a bill on family code available to citizens

Published on: September 15, 2021
15:21

Havana, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Justice on Wednesday published on its website the draft bill of the new Family Code, so that citizens can study it and give their opinions.

United Kingdom reiterates rejection of US blockade against Cuba

Published on: September 15, 2021
14:52

London, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) The undersecretary of State for the European Neighborhood and the Americas, Wendy Morton, reaffirmed the United Kingdom's opposition to the United States blockade against Cuba at the British Parliament.

FM condemns opposition support for intervention in Venezuelan company

Published on: September 15, 2021
14:46

Caracas, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia on Wednesday condemned the support from opposition leader Juan Guaido for the decision by the Government of Colombia to intervene the Venezuelan-state-owned company Monomeros.

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