The COVID-19 pandemic began at an unprecedented time when humans, organizations and institutes were not prepared. Like the global cases and deaths, Cuba had a recurring cases and deaths totaling 70,000 and 408 respectively as at March 2021 (Yaffe, 2021). The severity of cases and the resulting deaths influenced the production of COVID-19 vaccine in...
COVID-19: The World’s Common Enemy The novel coronavirus of 2019, known as COVID-19, fiercely swept across the entire world within just a matter of months, causing panic, fear, and uncertainty. For over a year now, COVID-19 has been the daily talk of the world as we have all been fighting this devastating pandemic together. Quarantines,...
One of the most important life processes for every adult is sleep. A good night’s rest on a comfortable surface is vital for survival and effective living. The recommended hours of sleep for an adult ranges from seven (7) to nine (9) hours every day with six (6) hours being the permissible minimum. Adults are...
An overview There are many people who are curious about the Cuban healthcare system. Many people feel that the Cuban healthcare system is one of Fidel Castro’s greatest achievements. Because of the socialist ideology of Cuba healthcare is considered to be a fundamental right which should be available at all times to all citizens. Cuban...
Growing old is a phase in life impossible to hinder. The elderly are sensitive individuals who require proper care and special attention to maintain steady health and guarantee their good living. Elderly care or senior care is, therefore, necessary and essential to keep the older living citizens amongst us healthy and happy. Elderly care encompasses...
Interferon Alfa 2-B Since the production of the recombinant human form in the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology of Havana, Cuba, in 1986 Interferon Alfa 2-B antiviral drug has broken barriers in public health as an active therapy against causal agents of diseases. an antiviral and antineoplastic drug used to treat a myriad of...
Sprained ankle: It’s a common occurrence for most people to experience a bit of discomfort in their ankle while walking. This can often be due to an unusual twist or turn that puts more strain on the leg than it can handle. Such movements can cause harm to the ankle’s ligaments. These ligaments are essential,...
In the 21st century, we are facing the fact that the global population is ageing quite rapidly. The reason for this increasing trend lies in several factors. Firstly, the number of babies brought to this world declines and more and more couples face fertility issues. Second, more important factor includes better availability and quality of...
Is Coronavirus an impending doom? Videos of civilians dropping dead in Wuhan and footages of hospital personnel there dressed in something that looks like spacesuit are going viral, and it seems like humanity counts its last months on the planet. But is it that bad? Fortunately, no, the situation is not that bad. In just...
The abnormal cervical cells symptoms are considered unspecific. This means that neither a physician nor a patient can rely solely on the symptoms when concluding how severe the condition in the background may be. However, although unspecific, they help navigate the medical investigation in the right direction and make an accurate diagnosis. We have to...