Science

South Africa and Mozambique confirmed an agreement against wild animal poaching, after recalling that the two countries are affected by the largest traffic route of rhino horns.»

RALCA external fixators, designed by Professor Rodrigo Alvarez Cambras in the early 1970s, used in some 50 countries, announced on Wednesday in this capital the eminent Cuban scientist.»

The program “Mas Medicos” (More Doctors) will have 13, 235 health specialists in April to provide medical services to a population of 46 million Brazilians, asserted on Monday the country’s President, Dilma Rousseff.»

Eighty-four percent of Cubans with diabetes mellitus have a life expectancy of nearly 78 years, similar to that of those who have not suffered the disease, the Granma newspaper reported.»

The Coordinator of the Council on Communication and Citizenry, Rosario Murillo, highlighted the preparation and organization of institutions and citizens of Nicaragua to face the occurrence of earthquakes.»

From this Friday until March 13, the first stage of the 53rd Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign will be held in this Cuban central province, and throughout the island.»

The traditional humidor auction that closed the 16 Habano Cigar Festival in Havana collected 1 million 102 thousand 210 Euros, which were dedicated to the Cuban health system.»

Cuba this year will preside over the 67th World Health Assembly, which is recognition of the achievements of its Revolution in the sphere of medical care and its role in the international arena, according to a senior health official.»

Looking for solution to local problems is the highest priority of scientific centers in Sancti Spiritus, all of which celebrated science day this January 15th. The commemoration envisaged the recognition of heads of projects, outstanding doctors and teachers, as well as students involved in the scientific practice.»

The first Bolivian telecommunication satellite Tupac Katari will go into its final orbit today to begin its first transmission tests, the Bolivian Space Agency reported.»