Contemporary science does not meet basic human needs due to an arbitrary distribution of wealth, said the Cuban Doctor Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart at the beginning of the scientific program of the 15th International Book Fair in the Dominican Republic.»
Top Security in Brasil for UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Tight security operations have been carried out by the military and other repressive institutions in Brazil, prior to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, an official source said on Wednesday.»
Health Institutions Report Savings in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Over 650 000 products were reused last year in Sancti Spiritus’s health facilities, a fact that allowed saving thousand pesos, and reducing the purchase of different kind of materials.»
Cuba-Japan Team Finds Endangered Almiquies
An expedition of Cuban and Japanese scientists found four males and three females of almiquí (Solenodon cubanus) in El Toldo plateau, in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, between Holguin and Guantanamo provinces.»
Nursing Service: Backbone of Surgery in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
The Nursing service of Sancti Spiritus Hospital Surgical Unit is as anonymous as essential in all the operations performed in the facility. In every room, including those of maternity, they assume multiple procedures.»
WHO Director Meets with Cuban Foreign Minister
The General Director of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, and the director of the Pan American Health Organization, Mirta Roses, will meet with the Cuban Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez.»
Sancti Spiritus Medical Collaboration Reaches Several Countries
Although the greater number of health professionals in the Cuban central province of Sancti Spiritus are currently working in international missions in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, their echoes reach also the distant Africa.»
Fidel Castro Greets Research Center Staff
The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, sent a message to the staff of the Indio Hatuey Experimental Station of Pasture and Foder, congratulating them on the 50th anniversary of the center and recognizing their work.»
Cuban Medication Tested in Europe
The Cuba-made medication Heberprot-P, used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, has entered the second phase of clinical trials in Europe.»
Hepatitis B and C Debated in Biotechnology 2012
The International Congress Biotechnology 2012 is on its third working day on Wednesday, in Cuba, with a session on Hepatitis B and C. The event’s scientific agenda also includes papers on pharmacogenomics, cancer treatment and neurogenerative diseases, among other important issues.»