MEDICINES

Gaza authorities accuse Israel of blocking entry of medicines

Published on: November 10, 2025
10:15

Ramallah, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on October 10, only 10 percent of the medicines needed to treat the wounded and sick have entered the country, a source in the sector informed on Monday.

EU on alert for record shortage of medicaments

Published on: September 19, 2025
09:21

Brussels, Sept 19 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) is experiencing unprecedented levels of drug scarcity, with critical shortages of 136 medicines between January 2022 and October 2024, the European Court of Auditors reported.

Cuba appreciates Brazil’s donation of tuberculosis medicines

Published on: August 26, 2025
10:34

Havana, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Pediatric patients with tuberculosis in hospitals in three Cuban provinces will benefit from the donation of combined drugs (Rifampicin and Isoniazid) made by the Brazilian government, a gesture thanked by Minsap authorities.

Gaza runs out of medicines due to Israeli blockade

Published on: August 24, 2025
09:51

Ramallah, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Eighty percent of essential medicines have run out in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli aggression and blockade, industry sources reported.

India collects money to purchase medicines in support of Cuba

Published on: August 13, 2025
11:56

New Delhi, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Cuba Solidarity Committee presented Ambassador Juan Marsan with a large symbolic check for the money raised in the South Asian country to purchase medicines in support of the Caribbean nation.

Cuba receives new donation of medicines from India

Published on: March 5, 2025
17:40

Havana, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) Indian Ambassador Armstrong Changsan on Wednesday received and delivered to Cuban authorities the third shipment of medicines donated by the Indian Government and people in a gesture of solidarity.

PAHO/WHO donates medicines, vaccines, and supplies to Haiti

Published on: February 24, 2025
11:59

Port-au-Prince, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donated medicines, vaccines, and supplies to Haiti, where the population currently suffers from a shortage of these products.

Timor Leste interested in purchasing medicines from Russia

Published on: February 24, 2025
00:16

Moscow, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) Timor Leste is interested in purchasing medicines from Russia, President Jose Ramos-Horta said in an interview with Sputnik on Sunday.

Cuba prioritizes attention to availability of medicines

Published on: December 16, 2024
16:19

Havana, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The distribution of medicines in Cuba was the focus of debates by the health and sports commission of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) on Monday, prior to the 4th Ordinary Session of this body in its 10th Legislature.

Angola to produce its own medicines with private investment

Published on: July 20, 2024
09:59

Luanda, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Local media today highlighted the possibility of private investments in the pharmaceutical industry in Angola and the opening of an oncology hospital, announced by President João Lourenço.

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