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The Minsa reports “"fewer sick people” and hides more than 16,700 cases of pneumonia, an average of 200 each day

The Minsa minimizes key information about the behavior of pneumonia in Nicaragua, a disease that is already showing a resurgence and represents a risk to public health.

The Minsa reports “"fewer sick people” and hides more than 16,700 cases of pneumonia, an average of 200 each day

TL;DR

  • Pneumonia cases are increasing in Nicaragua.
  • The Ministry of Health (Minsa) is accused of minimizing key information about the disease.
  • The resurgence of pneumonia represents a public health risk.