healthcare

Cuba ratifies budget priority for Public Health and Education spheres

Published on: December 29, 2023
08:20

Havana, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba ratified the priority it gives to the Public Health and Education sectors by approving salary incentives that will benefit almost one million workers in both spheres, government sources stated.

New Public Health Law approved in Cuba

Published on: December 22, 2023
12:38

Havana, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) Lawmakers at the National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (Parliament) on Friday unanimously approved a new Public Health Law, which updates and expands the people's rights. Before voting on the bill at the 2nd Ordinary Session of Parliament, the lawmakers held a broad debate at which they recognized the relevance of the legal document, which includes new provisions such as the people's right to a dignified death.

WHO initiative boosts health cooperation between Africa and Caribbean

Published on: December 20, 2023
13:09

Geneva, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of the Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HeDPAC), an initiative to strengthen South-South health cooperation between the two regions.

PRCS claims that Israel broke communications in Gaza

Published on: December 16, 2023
10:27

Ramallah, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Saturday denounced the breakdown in communication for the third consecutive day in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's attacks, which hinder the relief work.

Jamaica resumes ophthalmological program with Cuban cooperation

Published on: November 24, 2023
08:10

Kingston, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica resumed an ophthalmological care program that it offers with the support of Cuban professionals aimed at detecting and treating patients with eye diseases, an official source reported.

Egyptian hospitals receive 28 premature babies from Gaza Strip

Published on: November 20, 2023
13:28

Cairo, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian hospitals on Monday received 28 premature babies from the Gaza Strip, where the healthcare system has collapsed due to Israel's bombings and blockade since on October 7.

MEP celebrates verdict in Brussels againt US blockade against Cuba

Published on: November 17, 2023
16:38

Brussels, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Portuguese MEP Sandra Pereira on Friday highlighted the decision of an international court that met in the European Parliament to consider the United States blockade against Cuba a violation of international law that must end.

Cuba promotes support for social protection networks

Published on: November 10, 2023
14:38

Jiguaní, Cuba, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) The “Actúa Diferente” (Act Different) project encourages sustainable food production in this municipality in the eastern province of Granma to support nutrition in social protection networks.

Cuban PM highlights opportunities for cooperation with China

Published on: November 8, 2023
12:41

Beijing, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Manuel Marrero met on Wednesday with the staff of the Cuban Embassy in China to discuss matters of national interest and bilateral cooperation.

Cuban medical collaboration strengthens Guatemala’s health system

Published on: November 6, 2023
07:36

Guatemala City, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban doctors have strengthened Guatemala's health system in these last 25 years, mainly by caring for inhabitants of rural areas, an official source highlighted.

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