World Dengue Day is celebrated August 26World Dengue Day is celebrated on Wednesday with a call from international health organizations to maintain full vigilance on the factors causing this disease.

The province reaches a rate of 3.2 deaths per thousand live births.

Three municipalities, Manatí, Jesús Menéndez and Majibacoa, show zero infant mortality to date, which contributes to the province reaching a rate of 3.2 deaths per thousand live births. This result is due to the joint and constant work of the Maternal and Child Care Program (PAMI) in the territory.

Benefits of breasfeeding

For many women, the biggest concern after birth is, without a doubt, the feeding of the baby. At that time, several questions arise, especially if the previous preparation was scarce or null. Will I be able to breastfeed my little one, will I have enough milk, will he refuse the breast? And although everyone lives their own experience, it is always more feasible to reach that moment with basic learning.

Information center at main hospital in Las Tunas

In greeting to the 94th birthday of our Commander Fidel Castro Ruz, at the Doctor Ernesto Guevara de la Serna General Teaching Hospital the waiting room was inaugurated for the rest of more than 90 family members with patients in serious or critical condition. 

Guillermo Tejas Silva grandparents' daycare center

Belonging to the Health area of the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima polyclinic, the Guillermo Tejas Silva grandparents' daycare center was inaugurated in the city of Las Tunas, with capacity for 50 elderly people, five of them with dementia, who will receive specialized care.