health

WHO warns of positive influenza A(H5N1) in cats

Published on: July 19, 2023
15:20

United Nations, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that cats infected by bird flu in Poland are a new reminder the disease could cause a new pandemic.

ANPP urges to take pressing actions to mitigate child mortality

Published on: July 18, 2023
17:30

Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) Chairman Esteban Lazo on Tuesday insisted on inter-sectoriality to mitigate child and maternal mortality rates in the country, as it was revealed at a joint debate of the Standing Commissions on Health and Sports and the Commission on Youth, Children and Women's Equal Rights during ANPP´s 1st Session where the Maternal and Infant Program (PAMI) progress was updated.

Cuba reports 6 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 18, 2023
17:17

Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Tuesday reported six new cases of Covid-19, no deaths or critically-ill cases.

Cuba is working to reverse the deficit of basic medicines

Published on: July 18, 2023
13:35

Havana, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The president of BioCubaFarma, Dr. Eduardo Martinez, said today they are working hard to reverse in the mid term the deficit of medicines in the country, which currently stands at 251 drugs.

WHO updates guidelines on fat and carb consumption

Published on: July 17, 2023
16:58

Geneva, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday updated its guidance on total fat, saturated and trans-fat and carbohydrates, based on the latest scientific evidence.

A youthful outlook on mental health crisis in the Americas

Published on: July 17, 2023
15:51

Washington, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Monday unfolded the Youth Voices contest in which teenagers and youngsters from 10 to 24 years old will be able to address the mental health crisis in the Americas.

Guatemala reports 492 new Covid-19 cases

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Published on: July 15, 2023
12:49

Guatemala City, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala on Saturday reported 492 new positive cases of Covid-19, bringing total in two weeks to 6,116.

Cuba reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Covid-19
Published on: July 15, 2023
11:48

Havana – Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Saturday reported ten new cases of Covid-19 no deaths or critically-ill patients.

Intense exercise may help slow Parkinson’s disease – Study

Published on: July 15, 2023
09:36

Washington, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) An international group of researchers has recently discovered that a rigorous exercise program may potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease – giving way for non-pharmaceutical approaches to helping with symptoms and treating the condition.

Italy: Weekly Covid-19 infection toll drop to 3,411

Published on: July 15, 2023
08:54

Rome, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) Italy reported 3,411 cases and 36 deaths of Covid-19 from July 7 to 13, a downturn with respect to 3,731 cases and 38 deaths reported in previous week.

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