News of hospital

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.

HEALTH & ECONOMY

New health minister fires management of top children’s hospital

03-10-2024 16:27 Newly appointed Health Minister Mario Lugones fires board of Garrahan Children’s Hospital for awarding 500,000-peso bonus; Decision “does not match the national government’s wage guidelines.”

COMMUNITY & SOCIETY

British Hospital of Buenos Aires marks its 180th anniversary

12-06-2024 18:39 The Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires (British Hospital of Buenos Aires) can trace its roots all the way back to 1844 and its creation as an institution to care for what was then Argentina's largest foreign community. Since then it has pioneered new medical technology and expanded its patient base, all with an eye on the future.

by Enrique Garabetyan

HEALTHCARE & SOCIETY

Briana: six-year-old’s tragic death highlights inequality in Argentina

22-07-2023 06:59 Child mortality is an ongoing tragedy in Argentina’s indigenous communities. The recent death of six-year-old Briana, a member of Salta’s Wichi community, in a hospital waiting-room last March highlights the precarious conditions facing residents in the north of the country and the failure of successive governments to protect the rights of all citizens.

by Sabrina Chemen

PONTIFF HOSPITALISED

After pizza and prayer, Pope Francis set to leave hospital on Saturday

31-03-2023 12:12 Pope Francis is expected to return home on Saturday after three nights in hospital with bronchitis, and will attend Palm Sunday services.

PONTIFF HOSPITALISED

Pope Francis working from hospital room as health improves

30-03-2023 13:15 Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for what the Vatican said were pre-planned checks – it was later revealed he had complained of breathing difficulties and is suffering from a respiratory infection.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reports: Pope hospitalised with 'respiratory and cardiac problems'

29-03-2023 15:32 The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis was in hospital in Rome for previously scheduled health checks, though reports in Europe said he was suffering from "respiratory and cardiac problems."

GOALIE'S DONATION

'Dibu' Martínez auctions World Cup gloves for US$45K for cancer hospital

10-03-2023 20:25 Gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of the Garrahan children's cancer hospital.

DENGUE OUTBREAK

Bolivia on alert as 26 die from dengue fever

15-02-2023 16:49 Bolivia has recorded 26 deaths from dengue fever this year, with the outbreak pushing the health service in the eastern Santa Cruz region to the brink of collapse, the government said on Wednesday.