News of health ministry

Doctors resign from Health Ministry scheme over ‘dismantling’ of programmes

Yesterday 16:59 Healthcare professionals working on Health Ministry programmes to tackle HIV, leprosy and tuberculosis resign en masse, stating: "We will not be part of a Ministry where essential programmes are unable to meet the basic obligations set by law."

HEALTHCARE & ECONOMY

Workers launch vigil to save mental health hospital from cutbacks

08-10-2024 17:31 President Javier Milei’s chainsaw hits Bonaparte Hospital in Parque Patricios; Workers stage vigil against alleged “closure” of hospital as Health Ministry states “restructuring process” has begun.

POLITICS

Lugones to head Health Ministry after Russo steps down

27-09-2024 13:40 After learning about the official’s exit, the government quickly appointed his successor.

HEALTH & SOCIETY

Desperate to dodge dengue, citizens struggle to find mosquito repellent

07-04-2024 09:34 Argentina is one of the worst hit by the outbreak of dengue sweeping the region – but those in and around Buenos Aires are struggling to find mosquito repellent.

HEALTH

One suicide every three hours in Argentina, Health Ministry reveals

04-05-2023 13:57 Figure emerged from the portfolio’s latest epidemiological report, where it is given as "the fourth cause of death in the 15 to 29 age group.”