Health

Jeisson Pinzón died, the young man with leukemia whose plea for medication from Nueva EPS went viral

A 20-year-old young man diagnosed with cancer died on Saturday, March 14, after months of suffering waiting for an oncological medication that Nueva EPS, an entity intervened by the government, never supplied him.

Goodbye to Sugar? This is How Colombians' Breakfasts Are Changing

However, eating habits in the country are taking a turn towards 'strategic breakfast'. Discover why experts recommend high-protein options to boost metabolism, ensure stable energy, and maintain satiety without sacrificing traditional flavor.

Supersalud reports agreements for over $8.5 billion to recover health system resources in 2026

42 conciliation agreements were signed, of which 9 were with public hospitals and 33 with private IPS. Photo: Courtesy Supersalud

How did doctor Julie Bohórquez Romero lose her life in Barú? Dimar spoke out

Today, at Clínica Medilaser, we are overcome with deep sadness. We remember with gratitude and respect Dr. Julie Nataly Bohórquez Romero, a gynecologist committed to life, women's health, and the well-being of every patient she cared for with dedication and humanity in the Florence branch. These images correspond to an interview conducted just a few days ago, during a tour of her work unit, a space where she practiced her vocation with passion and commitment.

Organizations Urge Measures Amid "Start" of Yellow Fever Epidemic in Venezuela

A group of 24 organizations, most linked to the health sector, urged Venezuelan authorities on Monday to take measures against the "start" of a yellow fever epidemic in the country, after noting that the first cases were registered in June 2025 and that authorities took eight months to report it.

Stress and lack of sleep: two of the possible causes behind facial paralysis

Bell's facial paralysis is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Although it is short-term and improves in a few weeks, it causes one half of the face to droop, making smiles lopsided and making it difficult to close the affected eye.

More than 150 neighborhoods in Cartagena will be without water on Tuesday, March 17

Aguas de Cartagena (Acuacar) announced a new technical stop in the city to carry out works on the aqueduct network that seek to improve the quality and continuity of the service.

Video: Salaries owed are claimed in front of the Bocagrande Hospital

Health workers protested this Monday, March 16, outside the Bocagrande Hospital due to alleged non-payment of their salaries since December 2025.

5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes areas of Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador

The Salvadoran Ministry of Environment, which ruled out tsunami risk, indicated on the same network that the tremor was also felt in towns in Honduras and Nicaragua

Hydration urged as Nicaragua faces heat index up to 40 degrees

Intense heat will continue in Nicaragua. Authorities warn that the heat index could reach up to 40 degrees, so they recommend staying hydrated and avoiding sun exposure during peak hours.

Advanced Sign Language Course Begins

With this collaboration, the Central University of Nicaragua reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility, transforming the classroom into a space for change for a more accessible Nicaragua for all.

New Radar on the Road to León to Fine Speeding Drivers

Fines for drivers who exceed the speed limit will be 2,500 córdobas with possible license suspension, which entails other expenses such as paying for a road safety education seminar.