Health

Andean court rules in favor of Colombia and rejects lawsuit over mandatory license for HIV medication

The court also recognized that mandatory licenses are legitimate tools within the intellectual property system. Photo: iStock

Doctors Without Borders Denounces Israel's Alleged Use of Water as a Weapon in Gaza and Warns of Infrastructure Destruction

Portafolio Journalist 04/28/2026 10:53 Updated: 04/28/2026 10:58

INETER predicts rains and intense heat this week due to the start of winter in Nicaragua

INETER reported that Nicaragua is entering a transition towards the rainy season, with light to moderate rains in the Caribbean and intense heat in the Pacific. Thermal sensations could reach up to 37 degrees in various areas of the country.

Japanese Embassy Donates Medical Equipment to Japan-Nicaragua Friendship Hospital

On Monday, April 27, the Japanese Ambassador to Nicaragua, Mr. OGINO Masahiro, presided over the ceremony for the delivery of three pieces of medical equipment to the Japan-Nicaragua Friendship Hospital.

Victorious Vaccination

We have successfully concluded the National Vaccination Campaign 2026, meeting the programmed goal and guaranteeing the protection of the health of Nicaraguan families throughout the country.

New water system in La Paz Centro

The Nicaraguan Company of Aqueducts and Sewerage (ENACAL), in Alliance with the Mayor's Office of La Paz Centro and Protagonist Families.

Invima prohibits recognized hair treatment in Colombia: it is illegal and generates health risks

The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) issued an alert to the public about the illegal marketing of a product promoted as a daily hair treatment syrup, despite not having sanitary registration.

Over 90,000 prisoners in Cuba suffer severe malnutrition, reveals NGO Prisoners Defenders

More than 90,000 prisoners in Cuba, equivalent to 1% of the country's population, could be exposed to irreversible damage due to forced malnutrition, according to a report published by the NGO Prisoners Defenders, based in Madrid.

List of Colombia's Most Indebted EPS Revealed: Check How Much Yours Owes

The debt of EPS in Colombia has reached COP 25.7 trillion by the end of 2025, according to the latest hospital portfolio study by the Colombian Association of Hospitals and Clinics (ACHC). The report, based on data from 232 health institutions, reveals which entities concentrate the largest financial burden within the system.

Invima warned about potential risks when misusing wipes and wet towels

Wipes or wet towels are soft cloth or paper cloths impregnated with water, soap, or moisturizing agents, designed to primarily clean the skin.

Massive tremors in Colombia today April 27, 2026! Pay attention to the report

The Colombian Geological Service has detected at least six tremors in the country so far.

Renowned influencer dies: allegedly run over by a singer

In recent hours, the death of a renowned influencer who lived in London, United Kingdom, has been confirmed.