Researchers at CONICET in Rosario, Argentina, are advancing a rapid, affordable dengue test using synthetic aptamers. The innovation aims to detect the virus in early stages, making diagnostics more accessible. With backing from the Williams Foundation, a functional prototype is expected by 2027, potentially transforming public health responses across the region.
The Argentine Ministry of Health introduced this Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the new Vaccine Coverage and Distribution Map, a digital tool to track immunization progress in real time across the country. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency and optimize health strategies.
On August 12, 2026, Argentina's Ministry of Health announced the use of satellite data, digital tools, and predictive models to analyze El Niño's evolution and plan an efficient health response. The initiative aims to anticipate scenarios, coordinate resources, and strengthen health capacities across the country, preparing for potential climate-related health challenges.
A study published in the Emergency Medicine Journal reveals an alarming increase in injuries among children under 16 using electric scooters in England. With an average age of 12 and only 2% wearing helmets, experts are calling for urgent regulations and greater public awareness.
Argentina's Ministry of Health has issued a new regulation requiring non-resident foreigners to pay for non-urgent medical services in national public hospitals, while guaranteeing free emergency care. The measure, based on Decree 366/2025, aims to curb 'health tourism' and ensure fairness. Residents with permanent status remain unaffected. The rule was published on August 11, 2026.
Según informaron fuentes del Ministerio de Salud de Córdoba, se ha detectado un brote de triquinosis en Villa Gutiérrez que ya afectó a 30 personas. Tres permanecen internadas y se investiga el origen de los chacinados de cerdo consumidos.
Health authorities across Africa are ramping up efforts to combat a historic Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With more than 4,000 confirmed cases and growing concerns about a possible viral mutation, medical teams are implementing door-to-door searches and new antiviral treatments to contain the spread and save lives.
