Mayaro fever virus keeps Brazil and Paraguay on alert
The detection of Mayaro fever in the Brazilian state of Paraná (south), bordering Paraguay, set off alarms in the neighboring...
May 12, 2023Topic
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
The region is aging fast; is LatAm ready for this demographic challenge?
By Sebastián Osorio Idárraga The population is aging. It is a recurrent and common phrase to hear, especially in work...
April 28, 2023
International organizations call for new fiscal and social pact in Latin America to address challenges
Today, representatives of international organizations called for adopting new social and fiscal pacts in Latin American countries to address social...
August 31, 2022
Bolivia declares health emergency due to surge in Covid-19 infections
Emergencies decided to declare a national health emergency," announced Bolivia's Minister of Health Jeyson Auza on Wednesday night.
December 30, 2021
Paraguay will be first country to receive anti-Covid vaccine donation from Brazil
executive decree published last Monday by the Brazilian Presidency foresees the initial donation of 10 million anti-viral vaccines
December 24, 2021
Covid-19: Bolivia rules out for time being border closure due to new Omicron variant
American Health Organization (PAHO) classified this new variant as "of concern," requiring further research to understand its characteristics.
December 3, 2021
Amnesty International: Sexual violence and abortion laws in Paraguay drive child pregnancy epidemic
The report titled "They're Girls, Not Mothers" highlights a crisis of sexual violence against girls, who are then forced to...
December 2, 2021
Centers in Argentina and Brazil to develop mRNA antiviral vaccines – PAHO
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two centers in Argentina and Brazil are to develop and manufacture antiviral vaccines with messenger...
September 22, 2021
Covid-19: Bolivia reports 286 infections and 5 deaths (September 20)
On Monday, Bolivia reported 286 new cases and 5 deaths due to Covid-19, bringing the total number of infections to...
September 21, 2021