Fiocruz trains professionals from 7 countries for the laboratory diagnosis of monkeypox
The initiative was promoted by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Brazilian Ministry of Health and Fiocruz. Technicians from national health institutions of Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela took part
Study shows levels of risk of epidemic or pandemic outbreak in Brazil
Deforestation and illegal hunting favor the country's performance as an incubator for the possible spread of disease of animal origin. A study led by researchers of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute and published in Science Advances points to recent increases in the country’s social and ecological variabilities
Foundation president attends 75th World Health Assembly
Nísia Trindade Lima followed the debates of the assembly, in Geneva, Switzerland, with the theme Health for Peace, Peace for Health. The main decision-making agency of WHO defines the global health agenda based on decisions, agreements and collaborations
Fiocruz Mato Grosso do Sul and Sabin research fractionated booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The study will seek volunteers in areas with low vaccine coverage in the state capital. The research shall reveal if smaller doses can offer the same immunological response with fewer reactions
In Portugal, Fiocruz president strengthens partnerships and is received by authorities
Nísia Trindade Lima was received by 14 Portuguese authorities, including ministers, rectors and directors and presidents of institutions involving health, education, technology, and innovation
WHO's technical lead on COVID-19 visits Fiocruz
Maria Van Kerkhove debated the learnings and challenges necessary to maintain investments that were focused on the pandemic's preparedness for possible new public health emergencies
Researchers find new species of ‘kissing bug’, vector of Chagas disease
A new species of triatomine bugs has been described by a group led by scientists of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) and christened Panstrongylus noireaui. The finding was published in ZooKeys
COVID-19 kills two children under 5 years old every day in Brazil
According to 'Observa Infância', an initiative of Fiocruz, between January and June 13, the country recorded 291 disease deaths among children under 5
Former Portuguese minister of Science and Technology visits Fiocruz
Manuel Heitor intends to expand a collaborative laboratory program with the Foundation and looks for new areas for collaboration
Article: 75th World Health Assembly - Syndemic and political challenges for a multilateral agenda
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHAs have been drawing the attention of politicians, diplomats and civil society. Health has become an important part of the big policy
