Fiocruz International News – June 2019

President of Fiocruz participates in the World Health Assembly

Snakebites, Chagas disease, Universal Health Coverage and the 2030 Agenda were among the main themes discussed by Nísia Trindade Lima, who also attended to several bilateral meetings. During the Assembly, the World Chagas Disease Day as established to be celebrated each year on 14 April.

Australian Ambassador visits Fiocruz
The Embassy is interested in foster the cooperation in health with the Foundation. Short after the visit, genetic researchers and gender equality specialists from both countries have met to discuss their studies.
New virtual tour of Mourisco Castle
As it happens with other museums worldwide, the tour is an invitation so that people from Brazil and from abroad can come to know the history of Fiocruz and its major symbol better.
Casa de Oswaldo Cruz launches website in English
At the website, it's possible to have access to news and the main services offered by COC, in the areas of research, education, heritage, information and communication and dissemination of science.
More than 120 complete arbovirus genomes are sequenced
In just 15 days, a project led by Fiocruz generated 126 complete virus genomes responsible for large outbreaks in the country, including 69 of dengue, 34 of chikungunya and 23 of zika.
Two new species of virus discovered in Brazil
Denoted as Xapuri and Aporé, in reference to the remote locations of Acre and Mato Grosso do Sul where they were located, the micro-organisms belong to the mammarenavirus genus of the arenavirus family.
President of Fiocruz takes part in a workshop in Rwanda
The meeting focused on how to accelerate research, development and innovation so the world can achieve the 2030 Agenda health targets, as part of WHO Global Action Plan.
Fiocruz participates in UN STI Forum for 2030 Agenda
The event brought together multiple stakeholders to identify and examine the needs and gaps in technology for the implementation of 2030 Agenda.
The History of WHO is theme of book
Launched in English, the book is a critical review of the health policies of the main multilateral agency created after World War II.
Fiocruz Global Health Center