To prevent diseases caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito is also a priority

In the Health area belonging to the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima polyclinic, the proliferation of arboviruses is faced; where in recent weeks, its workers have also been dealing with a family focus of the COVID-19. 

University of Medical Sciences

Dr. María Elena Mawad, the rector of the Doctor Zoilo Marinello University of Medical Sciences, received us in her office minutes after the National Directorate of Medical Teaching completed the exhaustive review that left the institution ready to continue the school year.

Dr. Maura Ávila Castro, head of the Provincial Allergy Group in Las Tunas

Maura Ávila Castro decided her professional future in her childhood. From very early on she knew that relieving pain and discomfort would be her path. 

World Dengue Day is celebrated August 26World Dengue Day is celebrated on Wednesday with a call from international health organizations to maintain full vigilance on the factors causing this disease.

The province reaches a rate of 3.2 deaths per thousand live births.

Three municipalities, Manatí, Jesús Menéndez and Majibacoa, show zero infant mortality to date, which contributes to the province reaching a rate of 3.2 deaths per thousand live births. This result is due to the joint and constant work of the Maternal and Child Care Program (PAMI) in the territory.