News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Topics related to health care in the municipality of Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba province and Cuba.
Animals are their true passion; they touch hearts and save lives, often disregarding schedules in the fulfillment of their routines. These men and women, called veterinarians, are distinguished by their …
Veterinarians: professionals who defend animal health Read More
Without taking into account the looks of disbelief that prevailed in the audience, and naturally, without making any special emphasis, Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay y Barrés presented his revolutionary theory …
Carlos Juan Finlay, a 144 of a legacy Read More
For the workers of the Contramaestre Public Health sector, a year that was marked by multiple difficulties derived from the iron blockade imposed by the U.S. Empire is coming to …
Health sector youths, protagonists of every victory Read More
Every September 25, coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, World Pharmacists’ Day is celebrated. This year’s theme is “Pharmacists responding to global health needs, …
Pharmacists: responding to global health needs Read More
To continue promoting projects and research that seek to help in the fight against cancer, achieving a better quality of life for patients or a definitive cure for certain types …
The importance of research in oncology Read More
The creation of a new joint laboratory in China is the objective of the memorandum of understanding signed in this capital between the Center for Immunoassay (CIE) and the Beijing …
China and Cuba sign agreement for the creation of a new laboratory Read More
Correct diagnoses, safe patients”, is the slogan of the 2024 campaign on the occasion of World Patient Safety Day, a campaign that does not exclude us, since in Cuba the …
Correct diagnoses, safe patients Read More
The Cuban National Health System will begin using the Pneumosil 10-valent pneumococcal vaccine for all infants born this year, starting September 9, announced Lena López Ambrón, director of the National …
Cuba includes pneumococcal vaccine in National Immunization Program Read More
Communication with adolescents on the subject of sexuality is recurrent, but there is no need to go over it again. Although it is true that it is necessary to talk …
When to talk to kids about sex? Read More
It was the first time that Yicel Martínez was on her way to the delivery room, a moment that came with some nervousness, accompanied by excitement, fear and joy. Without …
For a successful breastfeeding Read More