health

Mpox cases decrease worldwide, says WHO

Published on: May 11, 2023
16:49

Geneva, Switzerland, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday acknowledged the progress made in the global response to the multi-country mpox outbreak and the further decline in the number of reported cases.

Cuba rates top 10 with more people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Published on: May 10, 2023
16:10

Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Public Health Minister José Ángel Portal on Wednesday said his country Cuba is presently rated top 10 nations with more people fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ovarian cancer affects over 5,200 Italian women every year

Published on: May 7, 2023
08:06

Rome, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Ovarian cancer affects more than 5,200 women every year in Italy. It remains one of the big killers among gynecological malignancies and five-year survival is still low. Only 43% of patients manage to defeat the disease.

Cuba calls for a more comprehensive care for transgender people

Published on: May 4, 2023
17:03

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Mariela Castro, Director of Cuba´s National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX), on Thursday called to step up on deeper and more effective missions to provide a comprehensive care to transgender (trans) people in Cuba.

Nigeria reports 557 diphtheria cases, 73 deaths

Published on: May 3, 2023
16:47

Abuja, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria has confirmed 557 cases of diphtheria across its states and 73 deaths since the beginning of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday.

FDA approves first GSK shot for alder adults

Published on: May 3, 2023
15:22

Washington, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Following a 60-year scientific quest, the world has its first vaccine to protect from respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) and more are on the way. On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new GSK-made Arexvy vaccine, which is designed to be given as a single shot to adults 60 and older.

Results show health systems starting to recover from pandemic – WHO

Published on: May 2, 2023
17:33

Geneva, May 2 (Prensa Latina) After three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, health systems in most nations have started showing the first major signs of health system recovery, WHO interim report on the “Fourth round of the global pulse survey on continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic: November 2022–January 2023”.

Smart bandage with biosensors may help chronic wounds heal – Study

Published on: May 1, 2023
12:11

Washington, May 1 (Prensa Latina) A smart bandage that can monitor chronic wounds and help them to heal has been developed by scientists who say the device could aid people with diabetic ulcers, burns and non-healing surgical wounds.

Cuba reports 27 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: May 1, 2023
12:00

Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Monday reported 27 new cases of Covid-19, after conducting 436 tests.

Handwashing can cut reduce respiratory disease burden – WHO

Published on: May 1, 2023
11:51

London, May 1 (Prensa Latina) A recent investigation found that handwashing with soap can reduce cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by as much as 17%.

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