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A woman dies every 2 minutes during pregnancy or childbirth – UN

Published on: February 23, 2023
16:52

Geneva, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to the worrying finding that a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth around every two minutes, UN agencies said on Thursday.

Italy reports nearly 300 Covid-19 deaths per week

Published on: February 17, 2023
17:20

Rome, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) During the February 10-16 week, 299 people died in Italy as a result of Covid-19, while 28,354 got infected, according to Health Ministry´s latest report.

Dominican Rep. reports four diphtheria cases

Published on: February 9, 2023
17:50

Santo Domingo, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Health Ministry on Thursday reported four cases of diphtheria and one death.

France rejects executions of two prisoners in U.S.

Published on: February 9, 2023
16:49

Paris, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Following the execution of Leonard Taylor in Missouri and John Balentine in Texas, France reaffirmed its opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances.

Fentanyl deaths of children under 14 surging – Report

Published on: January 19, 2023
16:08

Washington, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The United States has reported an accelerated increase in deaths of children under 14 due for fentanyl poisoning, according to a new report from Families Against Fentanyl (FAF), a nonprofit spreading awareness about the deadly opioid.

Cuba mourns death of Gambia´s Vice President Badara Alieu Joof

Published on: January 18, 2023
17:29

Havana, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Wednesday mourned the death of Gambia´s vice president Badara Alieu Joof due to a short illness, according to Gambian authorities.

Cuba reports 22 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

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Published on: January 13, 2023
14:32

Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Friday reported 22 new cases of Covid-19 and 90 active cases.

Cuba reports 25 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: January 1, 2023
10:36

Havana, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Sunday reported 25 new cases of Covid-19 following 997 tests conducted, the Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) informed.

Prominent Cuban musician Lázaro Valdés passes away at 83

Published on: January 1, 2023
10:11

Havana, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) The prominent Cuban musician Lázaro Valdés Espinosa died on Sunday at the age of 83, according to the Cuban Institute of Music (ICM, in Spanish).

Brazilian soccer star Pelé dies at 82

Published on: December 29, 2022
14:58

Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Edson Arantes do Nascimento, 'O Rei' Pelé, considered by many to be the most transcendental soccer player in history, passed away on Thursday after harsh battle against colon cancer.

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