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Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine CIMAVax-EGF Approved in Belarus: A Milestone in Cancer Treatment

In a significant development for global cancer treatment, Belarus has officially approved the use of CIMAVax-EGF, a pioneering lung cancer vaccine developed by Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM). This approval marks a crucial step in expanding the reach of this innovative therapy, showcasing Cuba’s continued prominence in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research despite ongoing challenges….

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Get Double the Internet with ETECSA’s New Nauta Home Promotion

ETECSA, Cuba’s national telecommunications company, has introduced an exciting new promotion for its residential Nauta Home internet service. From February 12th to 29th, 2024, customers can get a 50% discount on extra hours beyond their contracted monthly plan. This allows internet users to stay connected for longer periods at half the standard hourly rate. The…

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Cuba Develops Rapid Test for Dengue Fever Detection

In an exciting development within Cuban medical science, a collaborative effort between the Center for Immunoassay (CIE) and the Ministry of Public Health has led to the creation of an innovative rapid dengue detection test.  This initiative promises to significantly accelerate the diagnosis of dengue fever. Reported by Prensa Latina, this project emphasizes the development…

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Cuba Secures Gold in Pan American Games Women’s 4x100m Relay

In an exhilarating display of speed and teamwork at the Pan American Games, Cuba’s female sprinters claimed gold in the 4x100m relay, marking a historic victory on Thursday. Historic Win for Cuban Quartet For the first time since 1967, Cuba soared to the top of the podium in the women’s 4x100m relay event. The Cuban…

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The Washington Post: Experts Suggest that the End of the Blockade on Cuba Could Boost Global Health

In a recent opinion article published in The Washington Post, two specialists proposed that the decision by U.S. President Joe Biden to reverse the strict policies towards Cuba implemented by his predecessor could signify a significant advance for global health security. The authors of the article, Achal Prabhala and Vitor Ido, praised Cuba’s ability to…

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Cuban scientists from the Finlay Institute of Vaccines make working visit to Italy

A delegation from Cuba’s Finlay Vaccine Institute (IFV), headed by its president, Dr. Vicente Vérez Bencomo, traveled on a working visit to Italy, where it will carry out a program of activities until March 12, 2022. During their stay in that European country, the experts will hold meetings with scientific and health authorities on Cuban…

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Scientists from Cuba and Russia discuss material tests

Scientists from the Cienfuegos Center for Environmental Studies (CEAC) and the Moscow Research Institute of Aviation Materials (VIAM) discussed climate testing of materials. The talks revolved around the Cuban-Russian station for climatic testing of materials and structural elements in the tropical conditions of the Caribbean, the 5 de Septiembre newspaper reported in its digital edition….

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Cuba wants to stop the emigration of young Cubans with a scientific program

Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on state entities and scientists to join an integral policy of attention to young people and children in order to stop the exodus of Cubans. The Cuban Academy of Sciences will be the entity that will head the program, but they have not yet informed what will be its main…