Health & Science

Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
WHO sees end of COVID-19 pandemic nearing

World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was “within reach,” after promising figures were released.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Monkeypox cases in Argentina go up 30%

Argentine health authorities have confirmed the country has recorded a total of 221 cases of monkeypox until Sept. 7, a 30% increase from the previous week. The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Buenos Aires and Córdoba account for 96.4% of infections.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 19:55 UTC
Uruguay creates record of suicide attempts to monitor patients

Uruguay's Health Ministry authorities have announced the creation of a suicide attempt registry whereby all those who unsuccessfully try to take their own life will be monitored to avoid a recurrent event.
Monday, September 12th 2022 - 19:19 UTC
Progress reported in Lugo's health

Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo was reported Monday to be recovering well from the stroke he had on Aug. 10 and for which he underwent surgery in Asunción, fellow Senator Jorge Querey, who is also Lugo's personal physician, said.
Saturday, September 10th 2022 - 10:23 UTC
Poliovirus disaster emergency declared in New York; fears disease could spread to hundreds

The state of New York declared a disaster emergency on Friday after poliovirus was detected in wastewater samples from Long Island, signaling growing community spread of the virus which can cause paralytic disease.
Saturday, September 10th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Many Brazilian parents no longer vaccinate children against controlled diseases

Brazilian scientists have expressed their concern over a recurrent attitude among parents who have ceased to vaccinate their children against diseases that have been eradicated but which might return without proper care.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Córdoba's Neonatal Maternal Hospital: janitors find 12-week fetus

Maintenance workers at Córdoba's Neonatal Maternal Hospital found the remains of a fetus in a septic chamber, it was reported Wednesday. It is the same healthcare facility where at least 5 newborns died in mysterious circumstances earlier this year and for which a nurse has been arrested last month.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Lugo lands in Buenos Aires to continue his recuperation

Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has landed in Buenos Aires to carry on with his recuperation after a stroke almost a month ago in Asunción, for which he underwent surgery.
Wednesday, September 7th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguayan Lower House committee okays euthanasia bill

The Health Committee of Uruguay's Lower House has passed a bill approving euthanasia. The body is now to debate the issue in a plenary session, probably next month, it was reported in Montevideo.
Tuesday, September 6th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Lugo to be transferred to Buenos Aires clinic

Former Paraguayan President and current Senator Fernando Lugo is to continue his recovery in Argentina, it was announced Monday in Asunción.