Cuba Health News
...the latest from Cuba, brought to you by MEDICC Review's Cuba Health Reports, an on-line news service with exclusive stories by US health journalists who have covered Cuba for over a decade.
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Health Workforce History Made in Havana
Over 2,000 Cuban and foreign health workers graduated in Havana, including eight US doctors trained on full scholarships at Cuba’s Latin American Medical School (ELAM).
By Gloria Girlado & Conner Gorry, July 28, 2007
Cuban Medical Degrees Recognized by Argentina
Argentinean authorities give the stamp of approval to degrees conferred by Cuba's Latin American Medical School (ELAM).
By Gloria Girlado & Conner Gorry, June 20, 2007
Turning the Tide on Cancer in Cuba
Cancer is Cuba’s #2 cause of death and #1 cause of years of potential life lost. Head of new Cancer Control Unit talks about the challenges in an exclusive interview. Latest cancer data cited.
By Conner Gorry & Gail Reed, June 20, 2007
From the Source:
Cuba’s Health Minister on ‘SICKO’ and More
Cuba, at the threshold of an advanced demographic transition, is on its way to becoming one of the oldest societies in the Americas.
By Gail Reed, June 15, 2007
Cuba’s Aging Pains (and Gains)
Cuba, at the threshold of an advanced demographic transition, is on its way to becoming one of the oldest societies in the Americas.
By Gloria Giraldo, MPH, June 10, 2007
Cuba Rising in Major UN Indices
In the 2006 Human Development Index, Cuba rose to top 50 out of 177 countries ranked; up two slots from 2005. Three of eight Millennium Development Goals reached.
By Gloria Giraldo, MPH, April 9, 2007
Havana's Hospital Nacional
Receives Overdue Overhaul
Cuba's hospital improvement program reaches Havana's Hospital Nacional Enrique Cabrera; details revealed in exclusive interviews with Cuba Health Reports.
By Conner Gorry, February 5, 2007
The Story Behind Cuba’s Decline in Infant Mortality
Cuba registers lowest infant mortality rate in its history; eastern provinces and capital make notable gains.
By Gail Reed, MS, January 21, 2007
Obesity: A Growing Problem in Cuba
New study finds increasing rates among children, leading to the founding of the Cuban Obesity Society. Opinions differ as to what to do about the burgeoning rates.
By Gloria Giraldo, MPH, December 1, 2006
The True Stories of HIV/AIDS in Cuba
In his extraordinary new book, Dr Jorge Pérez chronicles the history of AIDS in Cuba, as narrated by gay, straight, innocent (and not so) patients and friends during 20 years of AIDS-related work.
By Conner Gorry, December 2, 2006
New Nursing School Opens in Havana
Cuba needs more nurses and more highly qualified nurses; new nursing school opens to further excellence in the profession, says Dean.
By Anna Kovac, November 20, 2006
Cuban Cancer Drug Headed for US Clinical Trials
Canadian firm YM Biosciences has secured a license for a humanized monoclonal antibody developed at Havana's Center for Molecular Immunology; US children with brain cancer potential beneficiaries.
By Conner Gorry, November 6, 2006
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