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Cuba seeks to further reduce the rate of TB infection

At present the rate of tuberculosis infection in Cuba is 6.9 per 100 thousand inhabitants and Control Program of the disease on the island and the Global Fund continue working to reduce it further. Read More

Greatness of the Cuban health system

Internationalism, free services and universal access are principles that govern the Cuban health system, about 135 thousand professionals have offered their services in other nations of the world showing their altruism. Read More

Outstanding work of Cuba against cholera in Haiti

The New York Times published an extensive report on health conditions in Haiti where he stressed the participation of the Cuban medical brigade which was instrumental in detecting cases of cholera and disease control. Read More

Neuroscience Day debate on cerebrovascular diseases

Francisco Machado Curbelo, a specialist of the Institute of Neurology and Neuroscience, said that cerebrovascular diseases are one of the most frequent causes of death in Cuba. Read More

Cuba also seeks AIDS vaccine

AIDS is a disease that increases in incidence internationally, being the cause of death of large numbers of people for nearly 30 years that was first diagnosed. Scientists worldwide are concerned that the number of lives each year leads to rise. Read More

Cuba recognized internationally for its development in Neuroscience

Carlos Santos, president of the Society for Neuroscience in Cuba, said the island stands out worldwide in the development achieved in this area, despite the lack of material. Read More

A growing number of products Traditional Medicine in Cuba

At present, the Traditional Medicine in Cuba has a total of 29 products apifármacos herbal and also pending the approval of other 5 that are expected to be added to the basic table of this specialty. Read More

Pan American Congress of children's mental health soon in Havana

From the 23th to be held April 27 in Havana the V Pan American Congress of Child and Adolescent Mental Health which will address issues such as violence, sexuality, suicidal behavior among other issues. Read More

Tuberculosis control in Cuba

Josefa Llanes, coordinator of the National TB reported that on the island are making important prophylactic work towards the elimination of this disease in many countries is a major health problem. Read More

Fighting hospital oxidative damage in Guantanamo

The second degree specialist in vascular surgery, Arturo Perez Chambers, leads the team of doctors at the General Hospital Dr. Agostinho Neto at Guantanamo who carries out preventive work against oxidative damage suffered by the human body cells. Read More

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