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Buenos Aires Lawmakers Propose Billing Foreign Non-Residents for Public Health and Education

A group of 19 legislators from Argentina's ruling La Libertad Avanza coalition and the PRO party has introduced a bill to charge foreign nationals without permanent residency for using public hospitals and attending provincial universities. The initiative, presented on July 21, 2026, emerged amid the social media debate following Argentina's loss in the 2026 World Cup final.

Argentina's Southernmost Province Detects Hantavirus in Rodents for First Time

The prestigious Malbrán Institute has confirmed the discovery of a new hantavirus variant in rodents in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina's southernmost territory. This groundbreaking finding, unrelated to the international MV Hondius cruise outbreak, reinforces epidemiological surveillance at the end of the world.

Hantavirus Detected in Tierra del Fuego: New Variant Discovered by Argentine Scientists

Argentina's prestigious Malbrán Institute has confirmed the first-ever detection of hantavirus in rodents in Tierra del Fuego, the country's southernmost province. Five specimens tested positive during a health mission, revealing a new viral variant. No human cases have been reported, and the strain is unrelated to the international cruise outbreak.

HIV Late Diagnosis Reaches Record High in Argentina: 1 in 2 Cases Detected Late

A concerning public health trend is unfolding in Argentina, where nearly half of all HIV diagnoses are now being made at an advanced stage. Fundación Huésped reports that late diagnosis has climbed to 49%, meaning patients only discover their status when their immune system is already significantly compromised.

30% of New HIV Diagnoses in Argentina Are People Who Never Tested Before

A concerning statistic reveals that one in three people diagnosed with HIV in Argentina had never undergone a previous test, highlighting persistent barriers to early detection. Four years after the Comprehensive HIV Law, syphilis cases reached a historic record of 46,799 in 2025, with 76% of those affected aged 15 to 39.

Kenya Halts US Ebola Quarantine Center After Deadly Protests

Kenya's Health Minister ordered the immediate suspension of a US-led Ebola quarantine center in Nanyuki after being held in contempt of court. Three protesters died during demonstrations against the facility, which locals feared would expose the country to the deadly virus. Kenya has zero Ebola cases, while the outbreak in neighboring DRC continues to spread.

HIV Detection Barriers in Argentina: Four Years After the Comprehensive Law

Four years after Argentina passed its landmark Comprehensive HIV Law, significant obstacles remain for early diagnosis. Sexually transmitted infections continue rising, with syphilis hitting record numbers in 2025, revealing urgent gaps in prevention policies and healthcare access across the country.

Syphilis in Argentina: Record-Breaking Cases Raise Public Health Alarm

Argentina has registered 46,799 syphilis cases in 2025—the highest number since systematic records began. The sexually transmitted infection, often called 'the great imitator,' can go unnoticed for years and cause irreversible damage if untreated. Health authorities are implementing new prevention strategies.

Sífilis en Argentina: los casos aumentaron más de 75% en tres años

Un informe del Ministerio de Salud de la Nación alertó sobre un fuerte incremento de casos de sífilis en el país, con más de 46.000 notificaciones en 2025. La enfermedad, que se transmite por contacto sexual, tiene tratamiento efectivo con penicilina y las autoridades recomiendan testeo periódico y uso de preservativos.

Histórico: primer marcapasos sin cables implantado en hospital público de Córdoba

El Hospital Córdoba realizó el primer implante de marcapasos inalámbrico en un centro público provincial. El dispositivo de apenas 2 gramos se colocó a un paciente de 67 años mediante un procedimiento mínimamente invasivo, reduciendo prácticamente a cero el riesgo de infecciones y marcando un hito para la cardiología pública argentina.

Alerta sanitaria: el 98% de los casos respiratorios son influenza A(H3N2)

El Boletín Epidemiológico Nacional confirmó un aumento sostenido de virus respiratorios en Argentina, con influenza A(H3N2) como principal agente circulante. Se registraron 222 nuevas internaciones y se mantiene la vigilancia por viruela símica. Las autoridades insisten en la importancia de la vacunación ante la baja cobertura observada.

Alerta sanitaria: influenza A(H3N2) causa 98% de los casos respiratorios en Argentina

El Boletín Epidemiológico Nacional confirmó un aumento significativo de virus respiratorios desde la semana epidemiológica 10, con influenza A(H3N2) predominando en el 98% de los casos notificados. La positividad en vigilancia ambulatoria alcanzó 57,4% y se registraron 222 nuevas internaciones. Autoridades monitorean la situación mientras SARS-CoV-2 se mantiene en niveles bajos.

Hantavirus: ya hay 107 casos en Argentina y la región Centro lidera los contagios

El Boletín Epidemiológico Nacional informó que durante la temporada 2025-2026 se confirmaron 107 casos de hantavirus en el país. La región Centro concentra el 54% de los contagios, con la Provincia de Buenos Aires como la más afectada con 44 casos. La tasa de incidencia más elevada corresponde al Noroeste argentino, principalmente Salta.

Cáncer en menores de 50 años aumentó 79% en tres décadas según estudio global

Un estudio de la Universidad de Edimburgo reveló que los casos de cáncer en personas menores de 50 años pasaron de 1,82 millones en 1990 a 3,26 millones en 2019. Los tumores más frecuentes son mama, tráquea, pulmón, colon y estómago. Los factores en investigación incluyen dieta ultraprocesada, sedentarismo y contaminación ambiental.

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