In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study finding more than one in five adults who survive COVID-19 go on to experience at least one symptom of “long COVID” -- with problems including fatigue; heart, lung and kidney damage; cognitive decline; blood clots and more. »
WHO thanks Cuba for international support during Covid-19 pandemic
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom on Wednesday thanked Cuba for its support for several nations during the most difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic. »
World Family Doctor’s Day: A Cuban Hug of Gratitude
In 2010, the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) proposed the creation of World Family Doctor Day to highlight the importance and contribution of these professionals to health systems worldwide, but since 1984 Cubans, from our own experience, we already valued this task very much.»
Iran will be the first nation to produce one of Cuba’s anti-covid vaccines.
The inauguration in Iran of an anti-covid vaccine production plant called PastoCorona took place on Sunday.»
Cuba to vaccinate against SARS-CoV-2 children under two years of age
The Cuban scientific community is currently preparing several clinical trials aimed at children under two years of age, who have not received a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.»
Cuba reports new 147 cases of Covid-19
At the end of May 05, Cuba confirmed 147 positive cases of COVID-19 and 137 medical discharges, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) reported»
Despite a significant reduction in cases, Cuba to maintain anti-Covid-19 measures
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged not to neglect hygienic-sanitary measures against Covid-19, even though scientists' forecasts indicate a decrease in confirmed and hospitalized cases.»
FAO stresses the importance of trees and forests
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stressed here the importance of trees and forests as providers of essential ecosystem goods and services.»
WHO concerned about acute hepatitis and measles outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently following the rise in the number of cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin and measles.»
New Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine Successfully Passes Clinical Test
The director of Bio-Medical Research at Cuba’s Genetic Engineering and Biotech Center, Gerardo Guillen, said the clinical tests phase I and II for homegrown intra-nasal COVID-19 vaccine MAMBISA were successful.»