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Ecuador public health medicine shortages

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Manabí receives 4.8 million units of medicine and medical supplies

Ecuador is addressing critical medicine shortages in its public hospital system through centralized purchasing and international acquisitions. In July 2026, the health minister reported delays in a promised government-to

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WBW 2026: Global and Latin American lactation initiatives

7 clusters · 270 sources · last updated

Latest: Global initiatives promote breastfeeding awareness during World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (1–7 August) saw a coordinated global push under the theme “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” Led by the WHO, UNICEF, and WABA, the campaign addressed th

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Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic health authorities warn against processed foods

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health continues to promote disease prevention and holistic well-being, warning against the excessive consumption of salt, saturated fats, and processed foods. Authorities note these

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Iquique emergency health coordination planning

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian Health Minister inspects hospitals in Tungurahua and Cotopaxi

In Iquique, Mayor Mauricio Soria Macchiavello and regional health secretary Ximena Muñoz Urbina inspected a municipal building intended to serve as an emergency situation room. The facility is located in the city center,

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Fidel Castro centenary commemorations in Cuba

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Healthcare professionals in Cuba receive honors in Las Tunas and Camagüey

Commemorations for the centenary of Fidel Castro have involved both international solidarity efforts and domestic recognition of Cuban healthcare workers. In early August, a delegation of 82 Chilean volunteers from the

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Dominican Republic HPV testing pilot program

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic launches HPV testing pilot to prevent cervical cancer

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health has initiated a pilot project to implement Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing as a primary screening method for cervical cancer. Currently active in the provinces of Elí

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