Health

Electronic system to be implemented for national medicine inventory and production capacity determination

Sectoral Vice President of Health, Isabel Iturria, reported that the national Executive will implement a tool to accurately evaluate and unify medicine inventory reports in the country, through an electronic system with a standardized database, based on the National List of Essential Medicines. Banca y Negocios The objective, explained the [...]

The lowest figure in 11 years: At least 409 migrants died on American routes in 2025, according to the IOM

At least 409 migrants died or disappeared on migration routes in the Americas in 2025, the lowest figure since global tracking of victims on these journeys began in 2014, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday. EFE The sharp decrease compared to 2024, when more than 1,200 victims were recorded, [...]

Álvaro Lemmon: The Musical Story of El Hombre Caimán That Few Know

The renowned Colombian artist Álvaro Lemmon Ballestas, popularly known as El Hombre Caimán, assures that although the public remembers him for his extensive television career, his true passion has always been music.

Acemi warns of risks due to decree redistributing affiliates among EPS in 2026

Decree 0182 redefines territorial eligibility of EPS in 2026. Photo: iStock

The 'King of Lips' influencer dies in strange circumstances: what is known

“Our beautiful, fun, and wonderful Jordan James Parke passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. As a family, we are numb, in shock, and heartbroken. There will be some cruel messages published around this devastating news… but please, if you knew Jordan, you will know that nothing said is true. Keep him in your heart (…)”. With these words, Sharnelle Danielle Parke, sister of the influencer Jordan James Parke, publicly confirmed his death.

Demands for answers regarding delays that put patients' lives at risk

Each year, the world commemorates World Rare Disease Day on February 29 – a symbolic date due to its rarity – and on February 28 in non-leap years, to raise awareness of the challenges, needs, talents, and life stories of those living with these pathologies.

Alert in Calamar! Panic and rejection over fire caused to hunt icoteas

The municipality of Calamar, Bolívar, known for its tranquility and neighborly unity, has been in the news this February due to various violent incidents and authorities' interventions, as occurred this Wednesday, February 25th, when the Marines and the Bolívar Police took to the streets to promote dialogue, tolerance, crime prevention, and deter delinquency.

Nueva EPS fails to provide financial statements for three years: serious allegations worsen crisis

The Comptroller's Office revealed worrying findings after an audit of unjustified payments authorized by RG Auditores S.A.S during the intervention of Asmet Salud between 2023 and 2024.

Dialogue between teachers from Antioquia and Fomag in Bogotá reaches a stalemate

The back-and-forth continues from Bogotá between unionized teachers from the department and the National Fund for Social Benefits of Teachers (Fomag) due to the serious health crisis faced by teachers as a result of changes in their health system, which, according to teachers, has only brought headaches.

Controversy: Famisanar signed a contract with a company from Córdoba despite not having affiliates in that department; what for?

The problems surrounding EPS intervened by the National Government continue to accumulate. Amidst a health crisis due to delays in dispensing medications and authorizing treatments...

A new intestinal health index to help track diseases

A study led by the University of Granada and Rutgers University proposes a new intestinal health index that analyzes how bacteria in the microbiome interact, a tool that could help track diseases such as colorectal cancer.

Instagram will notify parents if their children search for content about suicide or self-harm

Meta announced that Instagram will begin notifying parents in several countries if their teenage children repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, as part of new parental supervision tools.