Cuban deputy foreign minister Avelardo Moreno reiterated at the UN Security Council the island's determination to cooperate with international efforts to fight Ebola in western and central Africa.
Over 270 Papers to be Presented at Intl. Medical Congress in Cuba
Over 270 papers will be presented at the 25th International Congress on Orthopedics, to be held in the city of Trinidad, in Sancti Spiritus province, from September 22nd through the 27th.
Cuba's Decision to Fight Ebola in Africa Makes Headlines in Saudi Arabia and Egypt
The recent decision of Cuba to send 165 health workers to Africa to fight Ebola made headlines and was the object of newspaper columns in Saudi and Egyptian media outlets.
Cuba will Send 165 Health Professionals to Fight Ebola in Africa
Cuba will join a global effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to fight Ebola in Western Africa by sending 165 health professionals, the island's Health Minister Roberto Morales announced in Geneva.
Vietnam Interested in Cuban Vaccine against Meningitis
Distribution companies of medicines, experts and representatives of vaccination centers of Vietnam inquired on Friday about the qualities of the Cuban medicament Va-Mengoc, to fight meningitis of groups B and C.
Cuba Develops Medical App for Cell Phones
The National Drug Formulary, first Cuban health application for mobile devices with Android operating system, already available on Internet, will be presented today at the National Medical Library, in this city.
Children-youth Project Ecoarte Promotes Protection of Environment
The coastal, mangroves and soils preservation of Cuban north eastern region is one of the premises of "Ecoarte" child-youth project, 2014 Environment National Award.
Cuban Scientist Calls for Fast Actions against Giant African Snail
A Cuban scientist said that Cuba must take fast actions to prevent the spread of the Giant African Snail, a species introduced on the island about two years ago, which is considered to be dangerous for humans.
13th Edition of Cuba's Health for All Fair Convened
The Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) has convened to participate in the 13th edition of the Health for All Fair, to be held on April 20-24, 2015, at this capital's PABEXPO showground.
Cuban Bats in Festival?
Do not follow the story title. Festival has been the term used to announce an upcoming forum promoting the preservation and protection of Cuban bats and the idea that these animals, far from being linked to myths of winged vampires, are part of the wildlife and the environment that must be taken care of.
Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Barbados and the Lesser Antilles
Barbados, Tropical Storm Bertha, the second storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, takes aim at Barbados and the Lesser Antilles.
Cuba: Over 5 000 Kidney Transplants in Four Decades
Over 5 thousand 1 hundred kidney transplants have been carried out in Cuba since February 24, 1970 up to date, with results considered as successful as those achieved in developed nations, said an expert in Havana.