Health

“We weren’t informed of any illness”: passengers recount confusion on cruise ship with hantavirus

The initial tranquility of passengers turned into concern after the death of a person at sea. The cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, remains under recommendations for isolation in cabins while the causes of infection are investigated.

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.

Hantavirus Reaches Europe: First Case Unrelated to Infected Cruise Reported

With at least three deaths and several cases under observation, the hantavirus outbreak detected aboard a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic is raising international health alerts.

Do you use hair extensions? A study found dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals in them

Hair extensions are among the most used beauty products in the world, especially among Black women who incorporate them for aesthetics, practicality, and cultural expression. However, recent scientific research has raised alarms after identifying dozens of potentially dangerous chemical substances present in these products, including compounds related to cancer, hormonal alterations, and reproductive damage.

The hantavirus air ambulance will receive a new bubble unit to continue its journey

The plane carrying hantavirus patients to the Netherlands, which is currently at Gran Canaria airport due to an electrical failure in a patient's medical support, will receive a new 'bubble unit' to continue its journey, without waiting for another air ambulance to arrive. The regional government of the Canary Islands announced this Wednesday that, upon learning of the breakdown, it will offer a 'bubble' unit so that it can be repaired and the plane can continue its journey, with the aim of ensuring no one disembarks on Canarian soil and they do not have to wait for another aircraft to arrive from Europe, according to its spokesperson, Alfonso Cabello.

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.

Cartagena prepares for the effects of the possible El Niño Phenomenon this 2026

Last month, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) issued a circular to the country's territorial entities establishing guidelines for preparation and readiness in anticipation of the probability of the El Niño Phenomenon occurring in the second half of the year, characterized by an increase in temperature.

Do you have a plan for Mother's Day? Hotel Las Américas will have an Arab buffet by the sea

Hotel Las Américas continues to strengthen its offer of gastronomic and family experiences, inviting locals and visitors to celebrate special dates with the hospitality that distinguishes the hotel.

"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.

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.

What you need to know about the possible hantavirus outbreak alarming the planet

The typical incubation period of the virus ranges from one to six weeks, explains WHO epidemic prevention chief Maria Van Kerkhove

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.