Health & Science

• Tuesday, February 11th 2025 - 10:11 UTC

  PAHO warns of outbrreak of dengue DENV-3 serotype

  

  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Monday issued an epidemiological alert given the growing circulation of a different of dengue in the region. Cases of the DENV-3 serotype have been repported to be on the rise in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru.

• Tuesday, February 11th 2025 - 08:32 UTC

  Uruguay’s President-elect Orsi appoints key figures for science, technology, and innovation agencies

  

  Uruguay’s incoming president, Yamandú Orsi, has announced the leadership of key agencies overseeing science, technology, and innovation. The move aims to strengthen coordination among institutions such as the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) and the National Meat Institute (INAC).

• Sunday, February 9th 2025 - 10:49 UTC

  Beautiful South Georgia from the air on a day of great visibility

  

  The BFSAI is reporting that an RFA Airbus Atlas 400 M during a recent fisheries patrol operation, ColdStare, along South Georgia Island and waters enjoyed spectacular flying conditions, with blue skies, since they are normally covered in cloud’

• Friday, February 7th 2025 - 08:32 UTC

  Covid 19: Milei wants WHO Chief tried for human rights violations

  

  Argentine President Javier Milei announced Thursday that he intends to hold World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accountable “for crimes against humanity” given the measures recommended and adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, the South American country left the WHO, thus following in on US President Donald Trump's steps.

• Friday, February 7th 2025 - 07:59 UTC

  Scientists discover micro plastics in Antarctica deep field camps

  

  Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica’s deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching plastic pollution has become. While not new, it’s the first time these tiny pieces of plastic have been found in remote locations.

• Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 23:06 UTC

  Milei pulls Argentina out of WHO

  

  Argentine Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni announced Wednesday during his morning press briefing that his country would be following in on Donald Trump's steps and withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), which entailed disbursements totaling around US$ 10 million annually.

• Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 08:22 UTC

  Mask mandates decreed in Bolivia as school year starts amid Covid-19 fears

  

  Bolivian authorities decreed schoolchildren should wear facemasks and adopt other sanitary measures such as alcohol gel and hand washing as they return to school Monday to prevent respiratory diseases (i.e. Covid-19) which have been reported to be on the rise.

• Friday, January 31st 2025 - 09:40 UTC

  Dengue epidemic reported in Ecuador

  

  Ecuador's Health Ministry confirmed Thursday that the South American country was going through a dengue epidemic. Surveillance, Prevention, and Epidemiological Control Undersecretary Teresa Aumala made the announcement during a virtual press conference after 2 deaths and over 4,500 cases were recorded.

• Thursday, January 30th 2025 - 08:48 UTC

  Falklands, UK inspection commendations for the quality service care at KEMH

  

  Falkland Islands main medical facility, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) wishes to provide a further update on the previously advertised hospital inspection with a team co-ordinated by the UK Health Security Agency.

• Wednesday, January 29th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

  Falklands KEMH laboratory receives accreditation from UKAS

  

  The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is pleased to announce that its food and water laboratory has received accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).