Brazil’s Fiocruz develops first-ever water belly vaccine
Brazil's public health research institution, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), has developed the world's inaugural vaccine against schistosomiasis, commonly known...
June 13, 2023Topic
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Brazilian scientists discover how to slow down breast cancer by changing the profile of defense cells
Brazilian scientists have discovered the possibility of slowing the growth of breast cancer by changing the profile of a type...
April 25, 2023
Brazilian Covid vaccine could be tested in humans in 2023
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by researchers at UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais) and Fiocruz (Oswaldo Cruz Foundation) could
September 1, 2022
Two PCR tests developed for monkeypox in Brazil
Brazil's state-run Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) has developed two types of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to detect the monkeypox...
August 12, 2022
Fiocruz to produce first oral antiviral against covid in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On May 5, Farmanguinhos/Fiocruz (Pharmaceutical Technology Institute of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation) announced a technological...
May 5, 2022
For 33% of Brazilians, the pandemic is over -PoderData (April 24-26)
The PoderData poll, conducted April 24-26, 2022, shows that 33% of Brazilians think the Covid 19 pandemic has ended, while...
May 1, 2022
Unitaid to roll out injectable HIV prevention in Brazil and South Africa
The UN agency UNITAID on Friday announced the rollout of an allegedly highly effective, long-acting injectable HIV preventive treatment
March 21, 2022
Scientists recommend Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro 2022 Carnaval demand vaccination certificate for accommodation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a city full of corruption and backroom deals, where children are regularly killed by...
October 14, 2021
Due to shortage, Rio de Janeiro suspends application of first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Rio de Janeiro City announced Friday (23) that it will temporarily suspend the vaccination campaign against Covid due to a...
July 23, 2021