Cuba consolidates maternal-infant health
The country’s infant-mortality rate currently stands at 4.1 for every 1,000 live births during the first six months of 2017
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The country’s infant-mortality rate currently stands at 4.1 for every 1,000 live births during the first six months of 2017
Dr. Francisco Durán García, national director of Epidemiology, described the signing of the Regional Revolving Funds for Vaccine Procurement and Strategic Public Health Supplies, between PAHO and the Cuban Ministry of Public Health, as an opportunity for the island to maintain stability in the acquisition of medicines, essential resources for public health and its immunization program
Cuba not only prides itself on having a rate of 8.5 doctors per thousand inhabitants, one of the best in the world, but also having provided the services of 407,000 health professionals in 164 countries on all continents since 1963
During the months of February and April this year, a total of 471,888 children will receive doses of oral polio vaccine
With more than 300 contributions and broad consensus on inconsistencies in hypotheses about alleged sonic attacks on U.S. diplomatic personnel in Havana, the first day of an online forum of scientists and experts in different fields concluded - The debate will continue today
Health is a right enshrined in the Cuban Constitution: “Everyone has the right to health protection and care. The State guarantees this right”
On August 21, 2005, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez broadcast number 231 of his television program “Aló Presidente” from Cuba, with Fidel at his side. The historic Sandino commitment was made during the live program, cementing Cuba and Venezuela’s collaboration in restoring the sight of millions.
Dr. Félix Báez Sarría, from the Henry Reeve International Contingent, who contracted the Ebola virus stated that he will return to Sierra Leone to finish what he began
After three days of work in commissions, deputies are today discussing updates on the Digitalization of Society Program and the proposed Terrestrial Waters Act, and meeting in geographical groups
Cuban health professionals from the Henry Reeve Brigade who participated in the fight against Ebola in West Africa were recognized for their efforts with the 60th anniversary of the FAR commemorative medal.