Ministry of Health of Argentina

Global suicide prevention awareness initiatives

12 clusters · 448 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month highlights mental health crises

Global efforts to combat suicide rates continue to intensify around World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Under the 2024–2026 theme ‘Changing the narrative on suicide,’ initiatives led by the World Health Organiz

Organ donation developments in South America

8 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina medical facilities report advancements in organ and tissue donation

By late August 2026, Argentina reported significant progress in transplant volume. The National Institute Central Único Coordinador de Ablación e Implante (Incucai) and the Ministry of Health confirmed that 1,427 donatio

Latin America El Niño response: floods, drought, and risks

24 clusters · 176 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Argentine municipalities launch emergency plans for El Niño

As of mid-September 2026, the El Niño phenomenon—referred to by some as ‘Super Niño’—continues to drive extreme weather risks across Latin America. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) in Argentina maintains a 100%

Mental health and suicide prevention in Latin America

5 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mental health awareness and legislative developments in Spain and Argentina

Regional efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention have intensified. In Argentina, official data indicates a significant rise in suicide rates, with total cases increasing from 3,304 in 2017 to 5,209 in 202

Argentina PAMI health crisis deepens

32 clusters · 145 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Argentina: Courts rule on medical malpractice and PAMI service delays

The PAMI-driven health crisis that began in mid-May 2026 has continued to expand. In late June, retirees in Concordia and Neuquén staged protests demanding faster care, warning that up to 14,000 affiliates could lose ser

Sonora mental health and neurodivergence training

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mental health initiatives expand across Latin America

The government of Sonora, Mexico, has implemented various training initiatives focused on neurological and mental health support. Initially, the state launched the ‘Neurodivergence in the Classroom’ program through DIF

Argentina cardiovascular health and emergency initiatives

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Health authorities launch cardiovascular prevention campaigns in Argentina and Panama

Argentina is implementing several public health initiatives focused on cardiovascular health and emergency response. During the Week of Sudden Death Awareness and Prevention, various regions have conducted intensive trai

COVID-19 BA.3.2 variant detection in Argentina

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Argentina detects first cases of COVID-19 BA.3.2 variant

Argentina has confirmed its first three cases of the SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 subvariant in residents of Buenos Aires Province. Identified through genomic surveillance by the ANLIS Malbrán laboratory, these cases involve a desc

Respiratory virus trends in Latin America

19 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Argentina expands RSV vaccination as respiratory illnesses surge

By late August, Chile recorded its highest respiratory virus positivity rate in three years, reaching 57.9% during epidemiological week 34 (August 23–29, 2026). The Ministry of Health noted that Rhinovirus accounted for

South American emergency response to El Niño weather

4 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South American health systems prepare for El Niño climate risks

As El Niño continues to drive extreme weather across South America, regional authorities are intensifying emergency and sanitary preparations. In Argentina, the national government is utilizing satellite data to monitor

WBW 2026: Global and Latin American lactation initiatives

8 clusters · 272 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Hospital Vidal y Fuentes installs breastfeeding awareness mural

Following the global campaign for World Breastfeeding Week 2026, themed ‘Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works’, regional initiatives continued to focus on community engagement and public a

South American public health and medical developments

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South American health and political developments

Public health and medical infrastructure developments are occurring across several South American nations. In Paraguay, a medical strike involving pediatric specialists has reached a critical stage, with reports that up

Argentina trichinosis outbreak expands further 2026

15 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Argentina authorities respond to various regional safety and health incidents

The trichinosis outbreak in Argentina continues to expand across multiple provinces. In Buenos Aires Province, the number of confirmed cases reached 212 as of late July, representing a 4.6-fold increase compared to the s

Dengue prevention efforts in Argentina

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Dengue prevention intensifies across Latin America

Health authorities and institutions in Argentina continue to employ various methods to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya. In Salta, local authorities, the police, and the A

Argentina National Autism Spectrum Disorder Plan

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Argentine associations warn national autism plan threatens disability coverage

The Argentine Ministry of Health has implemented the National Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through Resolution 1115/2026. Signed by Minister Mario Lugones, the plan establishes a public policy paradigm to ensur

Vaccination trends and public health updates in Latin Amier

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Public health updates: Measles control in Mexico and equipment gaps in Argentina

Vaccination efforts and coverage rates have shown varied developments across several regions. In Mexico City, authorities reported that a massive campaign involving over 4.4 million doses successfully contained a measles

Argentina health expansion and community outreach 2026

109 clusters · 342 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Argentina strengthens public health through medical residency programs

Since July 2026, Argentina has expanded its primary-care networks to improve system efficiency and reduce hospital emergency strain. In Corrientes, authorities have urged residents to use the province’s 170+ Centros de A

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome health response in Argentina

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Argentina health authorities emphasize prevention of Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Health authorities in Argentina continue to emphasize the prevention of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a serious condition often caused by Escherichia coli infections that can lead to kidney failure and anemia. Followi