health

Cuban province to host workshop on occupational health and security

Published on: November 18, 2023
00:45

Matanzas, Cuba, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas will host the 4th Workshop on Ergonomics and Occupational Health and Safety from November 28 to 30, to raise awareness on good labor practices.

Costa Rican Ministry of Health warns about vaping in minors

Published on: November 17, 2023
09:37

San José, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The Costa Rican Ministry of Health today warned the population about the use of electronic cigarettes in minors and recalled the provision that prohibits their sale to this age group.

Cuba develops rapid test for dengue detection

Published on: November 16, 2023
10:52

Havana, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is working today on the research and development of a rapid test for the detection of dengue fever, a joint effort of the Center for Immunoassay (CIE) and the Ministry of Public Health.

DR surpasses 1,000 suspected cases of dengue fever in one week

Published on: November 15, 2023
13:25

Santo Domingo, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic registered 157 suspected cases of dengue fever in the last seven days, for a total of 18,417 possible infections of the disease this year, informed today the Ministry of Public Health.

WHO admits favorable situation of Covid-19 and immunization

Published on: November 11, 2023
08:49

Geneva, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Current Covid-19 variants are now less serious, while immunity levels are rising as a result of vaccination, said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Moringa’s nutritional value praised in Cuba

Published on: November 10, 2023
17:00

Havana, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Moringa is a superfood due to its high content of amino acids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, besides being an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory, Cuban scientist Concepción Campa reaffirmed on Friday.

Russia, Latin America united for mother-child welfare

Published on: November 10, 2023
16:54

Moscow, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) The National Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology of Russia managed to gather more than 60 Latin American specialists in order to share good practices for mother-child welfare.

Cuba: Ayurveda gives the chance of managing stress, eating properly

Published on: November 10, 2023
16:29

Havana, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Being healthily benefitted from the millenary Ayurveda medical system was an issued praised today in Cuba, where this section in collaboration with India continues to be all-important.

LatAm, Caribbean with higher overweight levels than global estimate

Published on: November 9, 2023
16:34

Washington, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean has the highest healthy diet costs worldwide.

Debate on health reform make progress in Colombia, despite opposition

Published on: November 8, 2023
13:26

Bogota, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian House of Representatives will continue the debates on the health reform on Wednesday, one of the most important social initiatives by the government of Gustavo Petro and Francia Marquez.

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