Health

Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons denounced new deaths in state custody in early May

The Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons (OVP) denounced this Tuesday the death of two persons deprived of liberty during the first days of May, while under the custody of the Venezuelan State, amid what it described as a profound crisis of the penitentiary system. The victims were identified as José Espinales, 23, held in the Fénix Penitentiary Community, in Lara state, and Francisco Segundo Ojeda, who was detained at the 26 de Julio Judicial Penitentiary, in Guárico.

Nine workers confirmed dead after explosion in a mine in central Colombia

Colombian authorities confirmed the death of nine of the 15 miners who were trapped on Monday by the explosion of a coal mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, in the department of Cundinamarca (center), while the other six were rescued alive. "The National Mining Agency (ANM) informs the public that, following the emergency registered in the municipality of Sutatausa, in the La Ciscuda mine, operated by Carbonera Los Pinos S.A.S., the death of nine people is confirmed," that entity pointed out.

Tragedy in Sutatausa mine: victims and details of what is known so far after the explosion

Authorities are moving forward in determining the causes of the accident. Photo: Courtesy - Governorate of Cundinamarca / A.P.I.

Government Allocates Over $416 Billion to the National Cancer Institute to Prevent Financial Collapse

Government transferred over $416,928 million to the INC between 2022 and 2026 to ensure operation. Photo: Milton Díaz - Portafolio

Supersalud Quintero proposes that medication payments be made directly to patients and not to EPS

Regulatory times for approving medications in Colombia reach 28-32 months, compared to 6 months in Mexico. Photo: iStock

'Shu shu shu' by Petro on health is costing two clinics that suspend locations and critical services

Liga Contra el Cáncer and Medical announced stoppages in several of their services. Photo: Source: Mayor's Office of Bogotá - Official Page

Colombia depends on imported medicines for more than 70%: risks to health sovereignty alerted

Third Latin American Pharmaceutical Forum in Bogotá. Photo: Asinfar

Pediatric cardiac catheterization

From May 4th to 8th, Nicaraguan specialists and the "Mending Kids" Brigade from California, United States, are performing 20 diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures.

El Crucero Families Inaugurate Improvements at René Quintero Vivas Health Center

The families of El Crucero celebrated that since this Monday, May 4, National Dignity Day, they have better conditions of care at the René Quintero Vivas Health Center.

What is Hantavirus, how is it transmitted, and why has it caused three deaths on a cruise ship?

A possible outbreak of hantavirus caused the deaths of three people aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was traveling between Ushuaia, Argentina, and Cape Verde.

Baby with Turner's syndrome requires urgent surgery and Nueva EPS does not authorize her transfer

Helen is a baby just five months old who faces a race against time due to delays in Nueva EPS processes in Bucaramanga for an urgent surgery that could save her life.

Drivers Beware: How Long a Beer Takes to Leave Your Body, According to Study

Knowing how long a beer takes to leave your body is key to making responsible decisions, especially when it comes to driving.