Health

Love is also measured: Latin America leads in love satisfaction in the world

Latin America stands out in love satisfaction compared to European markets. Photo: Courtesy

Women Request 70% of Services at Lara Oncology Center

Lara's oncology center indicates that women request most of the services, highlighting the importance of awareness

Stopping Human-to-Human Transmission: Key to Preventing Andean Hantavirus Evolution

Stopping human-to-human transmission is key to preventing the Andean hantavirus from evolving and adapting to infect the human body more easily, warned French expert Serge Morand, a leading global authority in health ecology and zoonoses, to EFE. "We must continue to isolate when there are suspicions and control all contact cases," explained Morand, research director at France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).

More than 30 health organizations achieve historic consensus: they summon presidential candidates to a national dialogue

In an unprecedented event for the Colombian health system, more than 30 organizations in the sector have reached a historic consensus to build a common agenda on the future of health in the country and have convened presidential candidates for a national conversation to be held on May 14 in Bogotá.

Venezuelan Medical Federation Demands Transparency in the Death of Víctor Quero Navas in Custody

The president of the Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV), Douglas León Natera, denounced serious technical, legal, and ethical violations in the case of Víctor Quero Navas, whose death in state custody was hidden from his family for nine months. The spokesperson described the event as a flagrant violation of human rights and a 'pilgrimage of pain' for his mother, Carmen Navas, 81, who searched prisons, hospitals, and morgues for information that was denied to her.

In this May, Medellín is experiencing 3.4 degrees hotter than the usual average: Has El Niño arrived early?

Normally, May used to feature intense and prolonged rainfall in Medellín and Antioquia. However, so far this month, drought and intense heat have set the trend...

Comptroller Warns Supersalud About Deterioration of Intervened EPS and Cites Working Group

Given the persistent problems plaguing the health system, Comptroller General Carlos Hernán Rodríguez issued a warning to the National Superintendency of Health regarding what he called the "critical and sustained deterioration" of the EPS under forced intervention by the National Government.

Intervened EPS have not achieved improvement: critical conditions persist, while their debts increase

Health in Colombia is going through great challenges this year. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.

Nicaraguan families combat intense heat in the refreshing waters of Xiloá

From early hours, visitors arrive at the resort loaded with thermoses and homemade food, transforming the coast into a great space for family rest and recreation.

French passenger repatriated from MV Hondius cruise tests positive for hantavirus

France's Health Minister, Stéphanie Rist, announced this Monday that a French passenger repatriated from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for hantavirus.

Trump says he does not regret withdrawing from WHO amid hantavirus outbreak

Donald Trump assured that he does not regret the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization amid the hantavirus outbreak related to the cruise ship MV Hondius, while he reiterated criticism of the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MinSalud extended the intervention of Asmet Salud for one month due to financial problems

Amid warnings launched this Monday by the Comptroller's Office about the inefficiency of President Gustavo Petro's government interventions in health promoting entities (EPS)...