Ministry of Health

Less than 14% of children aged six months to five years in Porto Alegre have received the flu vaccine three weeks into the immunization campaign, according to data released by …

National Influenza Vaccination Campaign Expands Across Brazil A nationwide vaccination campaign against influenza (the flu) commenced this Saturday, March 28th, across Brazil’s North, Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast regions. The “Mobilization …

Expanded Health Checkups Roll Out Across Multiple Countries in 2026 Several nations are expanding access to free regular health checkups and screenings, prioritizing vulnerable populations and aiming to improve preventative …

Dominican Republic Lifts Price Controls on COVID-19 Prevention Products The Dominican Republic has officially liberalized the pricing of products recommended for preventing COVID-19 infections, effective March 20, 2026. This decision, …

Indonesia to Implement Social Media Access Restrictions for Children Under 16 Jakarta – The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), is preparing to implement restrictions …

Indonesia Battles Measles Outbreak Ahead of Eid al-Fitr, Intensifies Vaccination Efforts Indonesia is facing a significant measles outbreak as it prepares for the Eid al-Fitr holidays, prompting the Ministry of …

Mpox Cases Rise in Brazil: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention Brazil is experiencing an increase in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with 129 confirmed infections reported nationwide as of March …

Mpox in Brazil: Rising Cases and What You Necessitate to Know As of March 5, 2026, Brazil has recorded 129 confirmed cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) this year, …

Vietnam Strengthens Dairy Product Safety Measures Amid Global Cereulide Concerns Published: March 6, 2026 | By Dr. Natalie Singh, Health Editor Vietnamese health authorities are bolstering inspection and surveillance of …

Global Infant Formula Recall Widens Amid Toxin Concerns A global recall of infant formula and specialized nutritional products is underway due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin, a substance linked …