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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
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
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
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,
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
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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