Showing posts with label Health Ministry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health Ministry. Show all posts

Sunday, 15 July 2012

Health Ministry-Cholera Deaths-Cubacuba

No new cholera deaths in Cuba

Cuba's Health Ministry on Saturday reported 158 cases of cholera, nearly three times as many as previously disclosed, but said there were no new deaths and the outbreak appears to have been contained and on the wane. read more..

Monday, 30 April 2012

French Authorities-Dutch Authorities-Breast Implants-Health Ministry-French Company

Dutch extend warning on French breast implants

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch authorities on Thursday warned thousands of Women who had breast implants made by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) before 2001 to consider removing them because they may leak silicone that could harm their health. The Health Ministry first raised concerns in 2010 about implants sold by the now defunct PIP. Based on new guidance from French authorities, it advised women to remove PIP implants done after 2001. On Thursday, it expanded the warning to include women who had implants earlier, advising them to seek medical assistance. ... read more..