Health

Mexican scientists investigate the development of the country's most common skin cancer

Scientists from UNAM are leading a genomic investigation into acral melanoma, a type of skin cancer that accounts for about half of cases in Mexico and whose cause is not yet fully understood.

Growing distrust in the healthcare system drives demand for voluntary health insurance in Colombia

Portafolio Journalist 18.02.2026 06:57 Updated: 18.02.2026 06:57

Interview with Doctors and Patients of the National Dermatology Center

Good morning, thank you for continuing with us, this time we are at the Francisco Soto Calderón National Dermatology Center.

Solidarity Health for Estelí Families

Starting tomorrow, February 18, Specialist Doctors from the organization "Casa de Salud de Dorchester", from the United States of North America, along with Nicaraguan Specialists.

HPV vaccine applied to boys and girls in the Jorge Dimitrov neighborhood

The Ministry of Health (MINSA) continued this Tuesday, February 17, with the Vaccination Campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for children from the Primero de Junio School in the Jorge Dimitrov neighborhood, District I of Managua.

GRUN Guarantees Specialized Care for Skin Diseases

The Francisco Soto Calderón National Dermatology Center consolidates itself as a national benchmark in the comprehensive care of skin diseases, providing free and specialized services to hundreds of families.

Continuous anti-epidemic campaigns protect Managua families

Citizen Alexis García, a resident of the Cuba neighborhood, described the work carried out by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) brigades as 'excellent'.

Health authorities confirm a week without Covid-19 cases

During the present week that comprises from February 10 to 17, 2026, no cases of COVID-19 confirmed were presented.

Leo XIV processes in Rome on his first Ash Wednesday as pontiff

Some cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and the Benedictine monks of San Anselmo and the Dominicans of Santa Sabina, as well as some faithful, participated in the procession.

Emergencies from rains continue in Urabá: new floods reported in San José de Apartadó

The news and emergencies caused by rains in the Antioquia region of Urabá are becoming increasingly worrying. Now, one of the most affected communities is that of the San José sub-municipality of Apartadó, after the overflowing of the river caused floods in houses and roads in the area.

Horoscope Wednesday, February 18: Daily predictions for all signs

The Moon moves through a sign that encourages communication and agreements, favoring pending conversations and decisions that require logic over impulse. It is a day to say what you feel, but also to listen attentively and without prejudice.

Red Cross has delivered 134 tons of humanitarian aid during the rain emergency

The cold front moving from the north of the continent and causing increased rainfall has put eight of Colombia's 32 departments in check: Córdoba, La Guajira, Cesar, Bolívar, Magdalena, Antioquia, and Chocó.