healthcare

Costa Rica declares fentanyl a public health threat

Published on: April 1, 2025
08:47

San José, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Fentanyl use in Costa Rica represents a serious threat to public health, said Mónika Hidalgo, a master's degree holder in drug dependence from the Pharmacists' College.

Japanese agency’s cooperation improves medical services in Cuba

Published on: March 8, 2025
00:15

Havana, Mar 8 (Prensa Latina) Five Cuban hospitals have received computer and communications equipment in the last three years as part of a Japanese cooperation project that allows offering better imaging services in those facilities.

Cuba’s medical collaboration, a hope for many in the world

Published on: February 27, 2025
00:30

New York, US, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's collaboration in health is today a feat and a bastion of hope for many people in the world, Samira Addrey, a member of the board of directors of the US organization IFCO-Pastors for Peace, said.

Cuba reports positive results in lung cancer treatments

Published on: February 23, 2025
00:31

Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The results in the health sector of this central Cuban province shows relevant achievements, including the treatment of cancer patients.

Cuban doctors’ work in Mexican health centers highlighted

Published on: February 18, 2025
00:16

Mexico, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The arrivals of Cuban medical experts in Mexico have helped to fill the gap in health services for people who lack social security, especially in places with unfilled medical positions, La Jornada noted on Monday.

WHO to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak

Published on: January 31, 2025
08:55

Kampala, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed a medical team to Uganda to help fight a new outbreak of Ebola, medical sources said.

Nicaragua reports fewer dengue cases

Published on: January 7, 2025
00:45

Managua, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Nicaragua reported an 18-percent decrease in confirmed dengue cases compared to the previous week, as a result of a campaign against that disease.

Cuban vice president checks progress of works in Havana

Published on: December 31, 2024
15:53

Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa visited vital works in this capital on Tuesday to check on issues related to the development of the city.

Cuba will contribute to further improving medical services in Haiti

Published on: December 23, 2024
17:37

Port-au-Prince, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is reviewing various initiatives on Monday to raise the level of medical services in Haiti, where Cuban physicians have worked for 26 years.

Honduran President highlights Cuban doctors’ solidarity

Published on: December 19, 2024
08:21

Tegucigalpa, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina): Honduran President Xiomara Castro highlighted the solidarity and altruism of Cuban medical specialists who have implemented "Operation Miracle" to benefit the poorest population.

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