It will take place from August 21 to 25, in order to assess the proportion of children who are up to date with their vaccinations and find out the reasons for not vaccinating. In the coming weeks, it is planned to carry out a “Survey on regular schedule vaccines” in the city of Fernando de … Read more
In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more
Within the framework of “World Zoonoses Day”, commemorated today, July 6, the National Zoonosis Control Program and National Anti-Rabies Center, under the Ministry of Public Health, will hold a new edition of AutoCAN 2023 “, on Friday 7 July, from 09:00 to 15:00, which will display various attractions to promote awareness of zoonoses and the … Read more
The incorporation of the hexavalent vaccine to the regular vaccination scheme, free of charge for the entire population, is a fact that helps in the universality of services and health equity for the population. Hexavalent protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, and poliomyelitis. The application of the vaccine began on Monday, … Read more
Timely immunization is essential to avoid the exponential increase in respiratory conditions in our country. Taking advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” is the best option to increase the body’s defenses against these diseases. Influenza is a viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and occasionally the lungs. It is easily transmitted … Read more
Early vaccination of the largest possible number of the population, and in a short time, is fundamental and effective against COVID-19 and influenza, which are much more frequent with the entry of low temperatures, typical of the autumn-winter season. In this sense, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, through the Expanded Immunization Program … Read more
After registering a period of decrease in cases, there is currently a slight increase in the disease and hospitalizations. The cases of COVID-19 are progressively increasing after a decrease in the number of confirmed cases. “From having had 80 to 90 cases per week, we are currently registering 160 cases per week, after the period … Read more
According to the National Blood Program, in festive periods such as Easter Week, road accidents due to travel generally increase and, therefore, the need for blood in hospitals. On the other hand, throughout the year, the need to have a reserve in blood services is of vital importance, however, currently, with the increase in dengue … Read more
The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, announced that the “Winter 2023 Campaign” this year will offer citizens the possibility of accessing quadrivalent vaccines against the different types of influenza that normally circulate with the entry of low temperatures. Emphasis is placed on the vaccination of populations framed … Read more
The Coombe hospital in Dublin has temporarily halted the processing of cervical screening samples after the Irish National Accreditation Board suspended its accreditation. The move follows wider concerns over laboratory sample testing arrangements in Ireland. The lab, which opened in January, had been processing around 800 samples per week, sent to it from the CervicalCheck … Read more