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Dominican Republic confirms three cases of chikungunya from Cuba

The Ministry of Health of the Dominican Republic confirmed this Thursday the detection of three cases of chikungunya, all from Cuba, but clarified that so far there is no community transmission in

November 28, 2025

Cuba

Three travelers from Cuba test positive for chikungunya; Public Health reinforces surveillance

Santo Domingo.- He Ministry of Health reported this Thursday that in the country they have been detected three imported cases of chikungunya, all from Cubaand clarified that so far there is no

November 28, 2025

Dominican Republic

ECLAC: Cuba is among the countries with the greatest femicidal violence in Latin America

The regional organization reports 76 violent deaths of women on the Island in one year and warns that the lack of detailed information makes it difficult to evaluate the real magnitude of

November 28, 2025

Cuba

Political sectors support collaboration with the US to fight drug trafficking

HOLY SUNDAY.-National achievement, foreign interference or simple protocol act?As expected, the recently announced agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic in which the latter authorizes the use of its airspace,

November 28, 2025

Dominican Republic

Cuba makes foreign investment more flexible, but for now will maintain strict control over labor hiring

The Cuban government announced measures to boost foreign investment, but ruled out liberalization of the labor market, opting to evaluate “exceptionally” and on a case-by-case basis the direct access of foreign companies

November 28, 2025

Cuba

TC annuls ordinance that prohibited new lottery banks in Azua

He Constitutional Court (TC) declared non-compliant with the Magna Carta first article of two provisions of the Council of Aldermen of the Municipal Council of Azua that had limited the proliferation of

November 28, 2025

Dominican Republic

Jorge Luis Vega García, conocido como Veguita, bajo custodia del HSI

The United States deports former lieutenant colonel Jorge Luis “Veguita” Vega García to Cuba

The former officer, accused of abuse and cruel treatment in prisons on the Island, was expelled from the United States following a court order issued in Miami. MADRID, Spain.- The US authorities

November 28, 2025

Cuba

Natural cosmetics in the Cuban private sector: a territory of women

Ana García, Erlys Pennycook Ramos and Sheila Beatriz Núñez share the same passion. From their hands formulas are born from plants, flower extracts, essential oils and minerals that are then transformed into

November 28, 2025

Cuba

NTABACO crea artesanos ampliar el desarrollo de la industria en el país

NTABACO creates artisans to expand the development of the industry in the country

Saint Dominic.- The Tobacco Institute of the Dominican Republic (INTABACO) celebrated today the graduation of 17 young artisans specialized in the production of cigars, trained thanks to the 14/24 Program executed by

November 28, 2025

Dominican Republic

La inflamación residual tras el chikunguña puede prolongarse por semanas o meses, con periodos de mejoría y empeoramiento

Joint pain or arthritis, one of the worst consequences of chikungunya

In Cuba, recovery becomes more difficult: there are no basic medications such as paracetamol and many patients “have no choice but to endure.” MIAMI, United States. – The joint pain that persists

November 28, 2025

Cuba

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