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PAHO urges access to diagnosis, treatment for children with cancer

Published on: September 17, 2021
07:12

Washington, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Every year some 280,000 children under 19 years of age are diagnosed with cancer globally, although most of these deaths could be avoided, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Thursday.

International organizations highlight Cuba’s anti-Covid-19 vaccines

Published on: September 17, 2021
07:11

Havana, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) International organizations and experts highlighted the significance of Cuba's anti-Covid-19 vaccines for the region and the world, amid a complex health crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Korean companies to produce and export Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Published on: September 17, 2021
01:32

Seoul, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) South Korean companies signed contracts with the Russian Fund for Direct Investment (RFPI) to manufacture the Covid-19 Sputnik vaccine, and subsequently export it.

Fruitful meeting between Cuba and WHO on Covid-19 vaccines

Published on: September 16, 2021
15:29

Havana, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Experts from Cuba and the World and Pan-American Health organization on Thursday described the meeting for the international recognition of Cuba's vaccines against Covid-19 as excellent and fruitful.

Cuba and Mexico, ties of respect and appreciation despite differences

Published on: September 16, 2021
14:34

Mexico, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday described as an honor to participate in the civic-military ceremony on Mexico's independence, 'a real display of appreciation, affection and respect that I thank on behalf of my people.'

Covid-19 crisis highlight strengths of democratic systems, says UN

Published on: September 16, 2021
07:21

United Nations, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday urged the world to strengthen democratic resilience in the face of future crises and to learn from the lessons of the past 18 months.

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.

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.

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