News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
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
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
The processes and routines followed to achieve adequate communal hygiene in Contramaestre now require a different kind of attention. This Santiago municipality enjoys a tradition of cleanliness and orderliness that …
Communal hygiene requires different attention in Contramaestre Read More
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every June 14 to recognize the generosity of volunteer donors and to raise awareness of the importance of irregular donations in ensuring the safety …
World Blood Donor Day Read More
For Enoilda Meléndez Segura, Master in Educational Sciences, working as a teacher since she was a teenager, was the path that traced her life until she chose Psychopedagogy to work …
Enoilda Meléndez chose Psychopedagogy Read More
The prevention and timely treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is a major task for the Cuban health system. STIs are a pressing health problem worldwide, with a growing number …
Against STIs, take the safe road Read More
With the slogan “My health, my right”, World Health Day is celebrated in Cuba this April 7 with a variety of activities aimed at promoting these conquests achieved by more …
Contramaestre welcomes World Health Day on April 7 Read More
The Revolution’s decision to preserve the health of the people with effective solutions was demonstrated in 1962 when the first national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis began in Cuba. Polio, until …
Cuba against poliomyelitis Read More
The second day of the Brazil-Cuba Binational Steering Committee continues today, with the intention of re-boosting the technological transfer of high-impact health products, joint clinical studies and development of intervention …
Cuba and Brazil interested in promoting the health impact of science Read More
Cuba today maintains active clinical-epidemiological and microbiological surveillance at all levels of care of the National Health System, including border transit, to detect the circulation of respiratory viruses. Cuban Minister …
Cuba maintains active clinical-epidemiological surveillance Read More