Health

Cabo Verde Confirms Ship Affected by Hantavirus Outbreak Departed for Tenerife

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, departed from Cape Verde for Tenerife after complying with health protocols established by the authorities.

New doctors will graduate in different specialties

The Companion Rosario Murillo, Co-president of Nicaragua, announced that this May 6, new doctors from the University of Medical and Nursing Sciences will be graduating at the Olof Palme Convention Center.

WHO Director Reveals How Likely a Hantavirus Pandemic Is

The international health alarm raised aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is not comparable to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to health authorities, who ruled out a high probability of risk of a global outbreak.

What is happening with the Corpas clinic? Pending salaries, staff in crisis, and drastic measures

The Juan N. Corpas Clinic in Bogotá, one of the city's most important medical centers, is going through a financial crisis that has forced it to close 12 intensive care units. In addition to this, it has pending payments to its staff for months.

24-year-old young man died waiting for a transfer from Nueva EPS, after suffering a stroke

The crisis in the health system continues, with hundreds of patient stories clamoring for solutions that allow them to continue their treatments and receive timely, quality medical attention.

From India for the Hippos: Mission Lands in Colombia to Define Their Future

The Ministry of Environment confirmed the arrival in Colombia of an international technical mission from India to evaluate the possible transfer of hippos. The visit materialized after a meeting between the Government and representatives of the Vantara conservation center.

"Ride of Death" in the case of an indigenous baby in Bucaramanga? Authorities respond to the complaint

The death of a baby from the indigenous U'wa community sparked controversy after its relatives reported that it may have been a victim of a "ride of death," a term used to describe delays or failed transfers in medical care.

Is Colombia's Health System Falling Apart? Clinics and Hospitals Announce Closures

The health system in Colombia is facing limitations in care, closures of medical services, and financial problems between service providers and insurers.

Bogotá Activates Contingency Plan Amid Service Closures in Some IPS Due to Non-Payment

The crisis in Colombia's health system claimed a new victim: Clínica Medical in Bogotá closed four of its five locations, leaving thousands of patients without care and generating uncertainty about the continuity of specialized medical treatments.

Argentina reports an increase in hantavirus cases without an active outbreak, according to an expert

Argentina reports an increase in hantavirus cases, although without an outbreak of the disease transmitted by rodents, as explained this Wednesday to AFP by biologist Raúl González Ittig.

Emergency line 137 activated to attend emergencies and guide patients in Bogotá

Amidst the complex situation facing the health system in Bogotá, district authorities announced the activation of a new tool to assist citizens facing medical emergencies.

Is Hantavirus a New Global Threat Like COVID-19? The WHO Responded

The appearance of a suspicious hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has led some to recall the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to fears of possible global spread.