Health

Mobility Secretariat Opens Free Course for Women Motorcyclists in Bogotá on March 14

Mobility Secretariat opened a free course for women motorcyclists in Bogotá on March 14. Find out the location, schedule, and how to register.

This is the age at which a cat is considered old, according to veterinary criteria

Knowing a cat's real age compared to a person's can help take better care of it. Photo: Courtesy

Tragedy in Lorica: Three-year-old boy died days after suffering severe burns in house fire

A tragedy has struck the municipality of Lorica, Córdoba, after a three-year-old boy died days after suffering severe burns in a fire that consumed the home where he lived with his family.

Intense Rains Keep Santander on Red Alert and Cauca Under Surveillance, According to Ideam

The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (Ideam) issued an alert warning that the precipitation recorded in recent hours has generated 'hydrological alerts and risk conditions in several basins of the national territory'.

Health Minister visits University Hospital in Cartagena and announces investments

An institutional visit that brought important announcements for the strengthening of the public hospital network in the Caribbean region.

Health Secretariat Holds Sessions to Address User Complaints in Bolívar

This March, the Bolívar Health Secretariat, through the Directorate of Inspection, Vigilance, and Control, will hold sessions in various municipalities of the department to address user complaints and claims.

Two missing after a boat capsized in an Ecuadorian Amazonian river

Two people remain missing in Ecuador after the boat they were traveling on, carrying three military personnel and a firefighter, capsized this Wednesday in the Santiago River, in the Amazonian province of Morona Santiago, bordering Peru, reported the National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR). The state portfolio indicated that the boat suffered a mechanical failure in the engine while navigating in the middle of the river, which prevented its maneuver and, due to the force of the current, it capsized.

73-year-old grandfather chained himself to Nueva EPS in Cúcuta to demand medication

A 73-year-old man chained himself to the facilities of Nueva EPS in Cúcuta to demand the fulfillment of his medical treatment and the delivery of medications he has not received for three months.

Free Diplomas for Women: How to Register and Requirements

The Ministry of Equality, in alliance with the Latin American Council of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CLACSO), has opened two free virtual training calls aimed at women who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in social leadership, as well as participation in decision-making scenarios, peacebuilding, and rights defense.

School in Tunja closed due to 'hand, foot, and mouth' virus outbreak in 15 children

The appearance of several cases of the virus known as hand, foot, and mouth disease forced preventive measures at an educational institution in Tunja.

Important Vaccinations Before Traveling for Holy Week, According to the Secretariat of Health

The first vacation of the year is approaching, and with it, hundreds of travelers will set out from their respective cities of residence to enjoy Holy Week with their families.

Antioquia Court suspends effects of decree 182 of 2026 and stops user transfers between EPS

Antioquia Court decreed a precautionary measure against decree 182 of 2026. Photo: iStock