healthcare

Cuban FM condemns deaths of babies in Gaza due to malnutrition

Published on: February 28, 2024
12:00

Havana, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez charged on Wednesday that in just 24 hours, seven Palestinian babies died of malnutrition, and Israel's bombings on civilians and the obstacles to the entry of aid have aggravated the health situation.

Cubans in Venezuela prioritize fight against US economic blockade

Published on: February 26, 2024
13:00

Caracas, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) The fight against the United States blockade and the permanent rejection of Cuba's inclusion in Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list were two of the priorities discussed at the 5th National Meeting of the ACCREVEN, it was reported here on Monday.

Bridges of Love for Cuba reinforces solidarity in Bolivia

Published on: February 25, 2024
13:48

La Paz, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of Bolivians from several left-wing forces and Cuban residents in La Paz expressed their repudiation of the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against Cuba on Sunday.

Díaz-Canel praises development of cochlear implant program in Cuba

Published on: February 25, 2024
11:21

Havana, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel pointed out on Sunday that the cochlear implant program in Cuba remains a priority in the healthcare system, despite the shortcomings caused by the United States blockade.

Cuba guarantees over 500 cochlear implants

Published on: February 25, 2024
09:07

Havana, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Humanity celebrates on Sunday the International Cochlear Implant Day, a surgical technique that Cuba has used to benefit over 500 deaf and deaf-blind people, especially children.

Mexico’s Health chief defends constitutional reform in the sector

Published on: February 13, 2024
11:25

Mexico, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's Health Secretary, Jorge Alcocer, on Tuesday defended the reform in the sector presented by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in his package of 20 constitutional changes already in the hands of Congress.

Protests in South Korea against health sector’s measures

Published on: February 12, 2024
13:33

Seoul, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) The South Korean Medical Association on Monday announced nationwide demonstrations this week to protest against the increase in the annual tuition fee for medical schools.

Caribbean Community stands next to Cuba

Published on: February 10, 2024
07:29

Bridgetown, Feb 10 (Prensa Latina) The United States economic blockade against Cuba is harming the development of that neighboring country, but also that of the entire Caribbean region, David Comissiong, ambassador of Barbados to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), said.

Brazil targets poverty diseases reduction by 2030

Published on: February 8, 2024
08:15

Brasilia, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Ministry of Health is committed to eliminate or reduce by 2030, 11 diseases caused mainly by poverty.

Honduras and Cuba sign medical cooperation agreement

Published on: February 2, 2024
07:37

Tegucigalpa, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from Honduras and Cuba signed a cooperation agreement on health issues, which will allow the arrival of a Cuban medical brigade to Honduras.

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