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Phase II of the clinical trial of Cuba’s new allergy vaccine to begin soon

Havana, October 14 (RHC)-- Phase II of the clinical trial of the Cuban allergy vaccine Prolinem-DS for the treatment of asthmatic patients will begin shortly, a... More

New study concludes that human gut microbes could make processed foods healthier

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a specific human gut bacterial strain that breaks down the chemical fructos... More

Heart surgeons from Cuba and the world meet in Cardiovilla 2019

Santa Clara , October 8 (RHC)—Cuba’s most important cardiology event, Cardiovilla 2019, is kicking off Tuesday with the participation of renowned specialist... More

Cardiologists from around the world converge in Cuba for Cardiovilla 2019

Villa Clara, October 7(RHC-ACN)-- Some 300 cardiologists from Cuba and other nations will participate in the international conference Cardiovilla 2019, set for ... More

Visiting Myanmar official expresses interest in health cooperation with Cuba

Havana, October 4 (RHC-ACN)-- Cuba’s minister of public health José Angel Portal met in Havana with Kyaw Tint Swe, Union Minister for the Office of the State... More

Cuban Deputy Minister of Health welcomes US delegation

Havana, October 3 (RHC)-- Marcia Cobas Ruiz, Cuba's deputy minister of public health, welcomed a delegation of 24 Americans, led by Rosa Luisa DeLauro, U.S. D... More

Cuba presented with Ethiopian Surgery Society's annual award

Addis Ababa, October 3 (RHC)-- The Surgery Society of Ethiopia on Thursday presented its annual award to Cuba for its contribution to the development of that me... More

Number of older adults with long-term care needs will triple by 2050, PAHO warns

Demand for health services in the Americas will grow as life expectancy and disability increase, and family caregivers will not be able to meet all needs. Train... More

PAHO Director urges faster progress toward universal health in the Americas

Washington, D.C, September 30 (PAHO/WHO) – The goal of “universal health” should be within reach in the Americas – a region that has been a world leader... More

Health ministers to gather in Washington to set policies, priorities for health action in the Americas

Washington, D.C., September 27 (PAHO/WHO-RHC) — Health ministers and other high-level delegates from the Americas will gather in Washington D.C. on September ... More

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RHC's national and international news stories Nov. 6
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RHC's national and international news stories Nov. 5