Epidemiologist Warns El Niño Could Trigger Health Crisis
Colombian epidemiologist Carlos Álvarez warns that as the El Niño weather phenomenon intensifies, the country's fragile health system must shift from treating illness to preventing it.
Mexico Orders Nationwide Hospital Review After Salmonella…
Mexico's Health Ministry has ordered an inspection of hospitals and health institutes nationwide after a Salmonella outbreak was detected at the Hospital General de México in Mexico City.
Mexico Probes Hospital Over Salmonella Outbreak in Cafeteria
Mexico's anti-corruption authority has opened an investigation into possible administrative failures at the Hospital General de México after a salmonella outbreak linked to its cafeteria.
Mexico Army Treated Nearly 160,000 Troops for Suicide Risk
Mexico's Defense Ministry reports that almost 160,000 members of the armed forces received psychological care over the past year after showing suicidal tendencies.
Mexico’s General Hospital Kept Salmonella Outbreak From Medical…
Mexico City's Hospital General reportedly failed to alert the National Autonomous University's Faculty of Medicine about a salmonella outbreak on its premises, raising concerns about the safety of students training there.
Mistrial Declared in US Case Alleging Postpartum Psychosis
A US court has declared a mistrial in the case of a woman accused of killing her three children, after her defense argued she was suffering from postpartum psychosis rather than committing intentional murder.
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 135 Doctors in Mexico City Hospital
Mexico's Health Ministry is investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak that has affected 135 physicians at Hospital General, with officials promising sanctions if negligence is found.
Mexico Health Ministry Probes Outbreak at Public Hospital
Mexico's Health Ministry (Ssa) is investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Hospital General and has vowed to sanction anyone found responsible.
Birmex Chief Bought $1.2M in Cash, Took 19+ Trips: Report
A Mexican newspaper investigation says the head of Birmex, the state vaccine and pharmaceutical company, paid cash for two apartments worth 22 million pesos and took at least 19 international trips.
Colombian Acid Attack Survivor Reveals Attacker’s Fate
María Consuelo Córdoba, who is seeking euthanasia after surviving an acid attack 26 years ago, has shared new details about the man accused of disfiguring her, saying he vanished into a remote region for over a year.