The Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) is conducting two clinical trials—named CORVAXCIM and COREPOCIM—on COVID-19 convalescents, according to Sc.D. Mayra Ramos Suzarte, head of CIM’s clinical trials department, who explained that the first of these studies evaluates the safety and effects of the CIMAvax-EGF lung cancer vaccine in convalescents with respiratory disorders after infection by SARS-CoV-2.
Cuba prioritizes epidemiological surveillance and prevention
Surveillance, prevention and control of zoonotic diseases, with priority for epidemiological actions are within Cuba's health programs, says a statement issued by the Ministry of Health (MINSAP).
Cuba advances in Alzheimer's treatment research
At the Hermanos Ameijeiras Surgical Clinical Hospital in Havana, consultations began this Wednesday to classify patients with Alzheimer's disease for their subsequent inclusion in the Phase III clinical trial with the neuroprotective drug NeuralCIM (NeuroEPO).
Cuba uses modern equipment to detect congenital heart disease in newborns
The start-up in the Neonatology Unit of the Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial Hospital in Sancti Spiritus(central Cuba) of a state-of-the-art equipment to detect congenital heart disease in newborns is an important step in Cuba's strategy to further reduce the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births.
90% of Cubans have completed the anti-COVID-19 vaccination scheme
Cuban ministry of public health ( MINSAP by its Spanish acronym)) reported today that a total of 9,974,887 people, equivalent to 90 % of the Cuban population, have completed the anti-COVID-19 vaccination program in the country, with the national immunogens Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Abdala.
Cuba reported 36 new cases of COVID 19, 25 discharges and no deaths
Cuba studied a total of 1,600 samples for surveillance, 36 were positive. The country accumulates 13,973,459 samples taken and 1,106,203 positive.
90% of Cubans have completed the anti-COVID-19 vaccination scheme
Cuban ministry of public health ( MINSAP by its Spanish acronym)) reported today that a total of 9,974,887 people, equivalent to 90 % of the Cuban population, have completed the anti-COVID-19 vaccination program in the country, with the national immunogens Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Abdala.
Cuba reported 43 new cases of COVID 19, 17 discharged and no deaths
Cuba studied a total of 2,274 samples for surveillance, 43 were positive for 1.9% positivity. The country accumulates 13,971,859 samples taken and 1,106,167 positive (7.9%).
Cuban Biotech is an Example for the World, says Indian Activist
We’d like to spread Cuba’s experience in Biotechnology as an example for the world said the executive director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, Vijay Prashad.
Over Cubans have been vaccinated with anti-COVID-19 booster doses
A total 7,398,882 people in Cuba have received anti-COVID-19 booster doses, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP by its Spanish acronym) reported today on its website.
Cuba reported 22 new cases of COVID-19, same number of discharges and no deaths
Cuba tested a total of 2,430 samples for surveillance, 22 of which were positive. The country accumulates 13, 964,854 samples taken and 1,106,045 positive.
Health Services on the Spotlight of Governmental Visit to Eastern Cuba
Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda supervised health care centers and other related services in the locality of Jobabo on Thursday as part of a governmental working visit to this Eastern province.
The higher the number of COVID-19 cases, the higher the risk of sequelae
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Americas, many are at risk of developing post-COVID condition, as estimates suggest that 10-20% of those who have been infected may go on to experience symptoms such as persistent and severe fatigue,
Díaz-Canel highlights COVID-19 control in Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez referred today on Twitter the levels of control over COVID-19 in the country, albeit he warned about both the increase of dengue cases nationwide and the need to tackle the causes of non-communicable diseases.
COVID-19 in Cuba: 22 new cases yesterday
Cuba reported today 22 new COVID-19 cases, 28 hospital discharges and no fatalities, nor patients in intensive care units.