Health

Supersalud scheduled 417 audits of EPS, hospitals, and pharmaceutical managers for 2026

The plan represents a 66% increase compared to the 251 audits carried out in 2025. Photo: Supersalud Courtesy

Eurofarma Invested US$28 Million in Sustainability and Achieved 97% Renewable Energy in Global Operations

The company achieved 97% renewable energy use in its global operations. Photo: Eurofarma Courtesy

Help Requested to Repatriate Nicaraguan Who Died in US Accident

The family of 27-year-old Nicaraguan Junior Antonio Leiva Romero is asking for help to repatriate his body to Nicaragua after he died in a traffic accident in Fontana, California. The transfer costs approximately 14,000 dollars.

A review of studies links screen use to mental and social problems

An international review of 153 studies published in JAMA Pediatrics warns that children and adolescents who spend more time in front of screens, especially social media, are at greater risk of depression, behavioral problems, self-harm, and poor academic performance.

Fighting physical inactivity must be a political priority, warns science

Physical inactivity has become a global health problem causing millions of deaths each year. Three studies published in Nature group journals warn that promoting exercise must be a political priority due to its public health benefits and positive impact on climate change.

Water in Sébaco

The construction of one of the wells to reinforce water production for families in the city of Sébaco, financed with Treasury funds.

Fewer cases of dengue, influenza, malaria, and leptospirosis

In the week ending March 7, Dengue showed a 14% decrease in the number of sick people (89 diagnosed).

Fumigation and abatement guarantee disease prevention in Jorge Cassally neighborhood

The Ministry of Health (MINSA) continues to strengthen anti-epidemic work in the capital's neighborhoods. As part of these preventive actions, fumigation and abatement brigades.

Oral Health Promoted in Primary School Students

As part of the Healthy Schools program, the Ministry of Health (MINSA), in coordination with the Ministry of Education (MINED), launched the Fluoride Application Campaign.

INETER forecasts hot environment for this week

Due to high temperatures, a hot environment will prevail in Nicaragua this week, according to the forecast from the Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies (INETER).

Adres alerts delays in payments to medical residents in February: what is happening?

The Administrator of Resources of the Health System (Adres) reported that some medical residents did not receive timely payment corresponding to February...

Nicaragua Faces Week of Intense Heat and Strong Winds on the Pacific

Nicaragua is experiencing a week marked by high temperatures, a heat index close to 40 degrees Celsius in the Pacific, and winds with gusts up to 50 kilometers per hour, according to forecasts from INETER and OFENA.