health

WHO creates digital site on substances that can cause dependence

Published on: June 1, 2023
15:54

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Jun 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday published a new online site displaying all available reports and technical resources on substances that can cause dependence.

Debilitating fatigue is another Covid-19 sequelae, say experts

Published on: May 30, 2023
15:22

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Debilitating fatigue that is aggravated by physical or mental activity is another sequelae of prolonged Covid-19, a leading specialist reported Tuesday.

Panama’s health authorities investigate two influenza deaths

Published on: May 30, 2023
14:53

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Panama City, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Panama's health authorities are presently investigating two influenza deaths and strongly recommended population accelerate vaccination.

Cuban president defends science and innovation system

Published on: May 29, 2023
14:37

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Havana, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday defended the idea that state management should be based on a science and innovation system in order to solve the problems that delay development urgently.

Mexico declares zero impunity for those who rape women

Published on: May 27, 2023
00:15

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Mexico, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Mexico has declared zero impunity for those who rape women, members of the Inter-Institutional Strategy Group against Violence (GIEV) said at a joint press release on Friday.

India urges to produce quality pharmaceuticals

Published on: May 26, 2023
11:29

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

New Delhi, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh Mandaviya, urged on Friday, to produce affordable and quality pharmaceutical products and medical devices.

Cuba reaffirms willingness to contribute to peoples´ health, life

Published on: May 22, 2023
17:55

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Switzerland, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Public Health Minister José Ángel Porta on Monday reaffirmed his country's willingness to continue contributing to peoples´ health and life, wherever medical services and experiences are required.

Cuba Heath Minister participates in 76th World Health Assembly

Published on: May 22, 2023
08:48

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Health of Cuba, José Ángel Portal, is participating in the 76th World Assembly, which will analyze how to strengthen health systems.

Cuba’s Covid-19 vaccines receive national health registration (+Photos)

Published on: May 21, 2023
08:04

By: Juan M. Garcia

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's homegrown vaccines against Covid-19, Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Abdala, received the sanitary registration granted by the Center for State Control of Medicines, Medical Equipment and Devices (CECMED) for its proven efficacy.

Over 1B people in 43 nations face cholera risks – WHO

Published on: May 19, 2023
17:42

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that more than one billion people in 43 countries, mainly in Africa nations, are at risk of cholera with children under five particularly vulnerable.

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