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A vaccine to prevent HIV may be available in Peru by 2023
The vice president of the Center for Technological, Biomedical and Environmental Research in Lima, said that a vaccine that prevents the HIV virus could be available by 2023.
Health
An Essalud Agreement Will Allow Children With Facial Malformations Have Reconstruction Surgery
Hundreds of children with facial malformations, such as cleft lip and palate, will benefit from joint reconstructive surgeries performed by specialists from the Social Health Insurance (Essalud) and the Operation Smile Peru Foundation (OSP).
Health
“Operation Brotherhood” Between Peru And The US Will Benefit Patients With Free Surgeries
In the framework of an agreement of institutional cooperation between Peru and the United States, called "Operation Brotherhood".
Operación Hermandad, as it is called in...
Health
Peru Will Prepare A List Of Rare Diseases That Affect 2.5 Million People
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) of Peru set up a Sectoral Commission that will prepare a list of rare diseases, which according to the...
Health
Judicial Branch In Peru Orders Free Distribution Of The Morning-After Pill
The Judicial Branch in Peru ordered that the emergency oral
contraceptive (AOE), also known as the morning-after pill, be distributed free
of charge in all establishments...
Environment
New Oil Concession in the Amazon Jungle and Indigenous Demands for Industry Changes
The Peruvian government is set to announce a new operator for an oil concession that sits in the basins of the Pastaza, Corrientes and...
Health
Cancer In Peru Could Increase By 30%
According to numbers from the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases In Peru (INEN), the country could have an increase by 30% in mortality from...
Health
Soft Drinks And Junk Food Are Banned From Hospitals
Fiorella Molinelli, executive president of EsSalud, informed that hospitals won’t be allowed to sell from now on soft drinks and junk food as part...
