Health

Deficit of beds and patients waiting up to 30 hours for care warned in Pereira

The Inspectorate identified serious difficulties in emergency care in the main health centers of Pereira.

Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons denounced new deaths in state custody in early May

The Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons (OVP) denounced this Tuesday the death of two persons deprived of liberty during the first days of May, while under the custody of the Venezuelan State, amid what it described as a profound crisis of the penitentiary system. The victims were identified as José Espinales, 23, held in the Fénix Penitentiary Community, in Lara state, and Francisco Segundo Ojeda, who was detained at the 26 de Julio Judicial Penitentiary, in Guárico.

Colombian Teenager Who Went Missing in the US Found Alive

Colombian teenager Lauryn Sofía Muñoz Tafur, 15, reported missing in Florida, has been found alive, confirmed her father, Fermín Muñoz, via telephone. 'We found her, we found her, finally, she is alive,' he emotionally expressed.

Caribbean University Hospital reduces its carbon footprint

At the Caribbean University Hospital, during 2025 it managed to significantly reduce its energy consumption compared to the previous year, consolidating a strategy that combines operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and energy efficiency. (You might also be interested in: HUC, best public hospital in Cartagena according to international ranking)

Colombia depends on imported medicines for more than 70%: risks to health sovereignty alerted

Third Latin American Pharmaceutical Forum in Bogotá. Photo: Asinfar

Mother's Day 2026 in Colombia: when it is and four plans to celebrate in Medellín

Next Sunday, May 10, millions of families in Colombia will celebrate Mother's Day, one of the most important dates on the national calendar...

“We cannot go back to depending on legal injunctions”: President of the Supreme Court admonishes the Government over health crisis

Amidst the growing deterioration of the healthcare system and government decisions that have generated uncertainty in the provision of services, the Supreme Court of Justice warned that legal injunctions (tutelas) to access healthcare cannot become the rule again. The pronouncement was made by the president of the high court, Iván Mauricio Lenis, who recalled that thousands of citizens are resorting to tutelas to obtain medications, surgeries, and treatments that should be directly guaranteed by the system.

Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Prior Infection and Food Among Hypotheses

The MV Hondius, which was traveling between Ushuaia, Argentina, and Cape Verde with 88 passengers and 59 crew members from 23 nationalities, has been under health alert since hantavirus, a disease transmitted by rodents, was suspected to be behind the deaths of three people on board.

'Shu shu shu' by Petro on health is costing two clinics that suspend locations and critical services

Liga Contra el Cáncer and Medical announced stoppages in several of their services. Photo: Source: Mayor's Office of Bogotá - Official Page

Pilates Week in Bogotá 2026: dates, prices, and event programming

From May 21 to 24, the Chapinero Happiness Center will host Pilates Week, an event that will bring together 35 reformer machines simultaneously. Find out how to participate in this unique event in Latin America, which expects over 900 attendees with immersive classes, health talks, and a large fitness market.

This is the health status of the elderly person who suffered burns in a fire in Ituango

The elderly person who was burned last Sunday in a fire that occurred in the urban area of Ituango, in the...

Offimedicas rejects having denied medication to a minor and responds to Quintero's accusations

The pharmaceutical manager Offimedicas responded to the controversy generated by Daniel Quintero, after he made public that he had transferred money...