Health

EPS in the red: health system closed 2025 with a deficit of $16.86 trillion and signs of structural financial collapse

Nueva EPS is the insurer with the most patients in the country. Photo: Courtesy Nueva EPS

New device created in Medellín will help speed up the treatment of leishmaniasis

In a joint effort between a group of researchers from the Metropolitan Technological Institute ITM, the University of Antioquia, the Pontifical Bolivarian University, and the company Kinetics Systems SAS, an innovative portable system has been developed to improve the quality of life for those suffering from cutaneous leishmaniasis, an infectious parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of small mosquitoes, which causes different reactions on the skin such as ulcers or nodules.

How to deal with a case of sexual harassment at work?

How to deal with a case of sexual harassment at work?

Race against time to save a stranded humpback whale in Germany

A humpback whale approximately 10 meters long remains stranded in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea, in northern Germany, while teams...

Avoid Elevators: Climbing Stairs Improves Heart Health and Reduces Mortality in Older Adults

Climbing stairs, even at a moderate pace, is one of the most effective practices for strengthening cardiovascular health. Specialists warn that this daily habit can reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality by up to 39%, in addition to improving indicators such as blood pressure, vascular function and physical autonomy.

Student meeting at UNAN Managua:

Virtually and in person, at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN) of Managua, the student meeting took place

Water in Mukuswas, Bonanza

Our Good Government through ENACAL, in Alliance with Protagonist Families and the Mayor's Office of Bonanza, have initiated the construction of the Potable Water System in the Mukuswas Community of this Municipality.

Care at the Porfirio García National Diabetes Center

At the Porfirio García National Diabetes Center located at km 9 Carretera a Masaya, we guarantee specialized care and timely follow-up for diabetic individuals.

Goodbye to dengue with the new larvicide applied in Nicaraguan homes

The Ministry of Health's (MINSA) new mosquito eradication campaign has arrived in the Walter Ferrety neighborhood, located in District VI of Managua, to provide the population with the new DT larvicide.

SINAPRED Releases Measures and Recommendations for Enjoying the 2026 Summer Season

With the objective of guaranteeing adequate preparation and protection for Nicaraguan families, the National System for Prevention, Mitigation, and Disaster Response (SINAPRED).

Recommendations for Buying Fish in Bogota During Holy Week 2026

With the arrival of Holy Week 2026, fish consumption increases significantly in Colombia. Health authorities warn about the importance of choosing products in good condition to prevent illnesses and protect consumers' health.

Dog beaten with a broomstick in Tunja rescued by authorities

New images have distressed the community in Tunja as, in the most recent hours, a video circulated showing a man repeatedly hitting a dog with a broomstick.