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The Cuban Ministry of Public Health is stepping up its epidemiological surveillance after confirming the first case of monkeypox in the Caribbean nation»
Cuba steps up epidemiological vigilance against monkeypox
Funeral honors for the fallen in Matanzas set for Friday
Once the process of search and identification of the missing persons in the control and extinction of the fire of great proportions occurred in the supertanker base of Matanzas, this Friday, August 19, funeral honors will be held for those fallen in the line of duty.»
A prominent place in the world for Cuban science
Cuban science has undoubtedly earned a relevant place worldwide. Its high development is recognized by nations, outstanding institutions, experts and specialized publications. It has also made it possible for Cubans and citizens of other nationalities to benefit from medicines created by our researchers.»
Cuba begins to make non-commercial imports more flexible
New legislations that expand the non-commercial import capacities for individuals and modify customs tariffs for shipments come into force in Cuba on Monday. »
Cuba celebrates 96th anniversary of Fidel Castro
Considered one of the decisive figures of the 20th century, Fidel Castro and the Revolution he led surpassed the borders of Cuba, which is paying tribute to him on Saturday on his 96th birthday.»
Cubans repudiate acts of vandalism in Havana
Cubans on Saturday repudiated the attack on a shop in Havana, at a time when the country is facing the tragedy caused by a fierce fire in western Matanzas province.»
Pope Francis close to Cuba
Pope Francis expressed his "closeness in a special way to those affected" by the tragedy caused by the fire in the industrial zone of Matanzas.»
US blockade prevents raising funds for fire victim in Cuba
Cuban residents in the United Kingdom charged here on Tuesday that the virtual platform GoFundMe prevents them from raising funds for the victims of the fire in Matanzas, due to Washington's blockade against Cuba.»
Cuba implements first step of exchange market, announces banking system will purchase foreign currency
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Fernandez and Central Bank of Cuba President Martha Sabina Wilson Gonzalez appeared Wednesday on the radio and TV program Mesa Redonda to report on the implementation of the first step of the future foreign exchange market on the island.»
Cuba is working on vaccine to combat dengue fever
The Cuban biopharmaceutical industry is working on the development of projects for vaccines, diagnostic tools, and medicines aimed at directly combating dengue, a current epidemiological threat on the island.»