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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.

Bolivian government vetoes oil exports due to shortage

Published on: December 13, 2024
10:03

La Paz, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian government today maintains the suspension of edible oil exports after verifying that the shortage persists, and demanded the National Chamber of Oilseed Industries (Caniob) to make a greater effort to supply the domestic market.

Peruvian Ombudsman warns against possible rise in water prices

Published on: June 12, 2024
15:02

Lima, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Ombudsman's Office called Wednesday for the suspension of a government project that would lead to a rise of over 700 percent in the rates for state drinking water services.

Haitian pharmacists warn against boom in counterfeit drugs

Published on: April 5, 2024
00:15

Port-au-Prince, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Pharmacists Association warned against a rise in counterfeit medicines in the country, where shortages in pharmacies and the health system are notorious.

Shortage of medicines in Haitian capital

Published on: March 11, 2024
14:30

Port-au-Prince, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Clashes between gangs and the Haitian National Police today prevent the free flow of medicines, a problem that directly affects the population and the health system.

Warning of drinking water shortage in Afghanistan

Published on: February 7, 2024
00:30

Kabul, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) informed that nearly 21 million people in Afghanistan lack access to drinking water due to climate change.

US blockade worsens medicine shortage in Cuba

Published on: November 23, 2023
10:43

Havana, Nov 23 (Prensa Latina) One of the main factors for the current shortage of medicines in Cuba is due to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed and tightened by the United States Government against the island.

Cuba takes measures to deal with complex fuel situation

Published on: September 28, 2023
12:45

Havana, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated on Thursday that Cuba has taken a series of measures to mitigate the effects of fuel shortages.

President Díaz-Canel denies zero fuel situation in Cuba

Published on: September 28, 2023
11:45

Havana, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed on Thursday that Cuba has not and will not reach a situation of total fuel shortage, despite the tightening of the United States blockade. On his account on the social network X, he wrote, "The reinforced blockade seeks that, but socialism is planning, participation and the people in power. All problems will have a response."

Humankind suffers from an unprecedented water crisis

Published on: August 22, 2023
15:35

United Nations, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Just as humankind celebrates World Water Week, a new report granted an unprecedented water crisis caused by rising demand and accelerating climate change.

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