Health

Colombia Joins Ranks of Nations Facing Acute Food Insecurity

Colombia has been added to the list of countries experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the annual report by the Global Network Against Food...

Colombia Grapples with Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods

The consumption of ultra-processed foods continues to adversely affect the health of Colombians, raising concerns among health professionals and policymakers. A recent study highlights...

Overview of Sexual Violence Against Minors in Colombia

Sexual violence against minors in Colombia is of concern to the authorities. Due to the scandal produced by the case of the foreign citizen...

Colombia Signs Agreement for First Hospital for Peace

In commemoration of the Day of Victims in Colombia on April 9, an agreement of wills was signed for the construction of the country's...

Colombian Professor Receives Prestigious Prize for Alzheimer’s Research

Colombian professor and researcher Francisco Lopera, from the University of Antioquia, has received the 2024 Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related...

Top 10 Causes of Death in Colombia

Discussing mortality is a challenging topic. In Colombia, the total number of deaths in 2023 reached 265,047. While this number may appear high, it...

Colombia Faces Unprecedented Health Crisis as Major Insurer Exits

The health crisis in Colombia continues. In the week in which the legislative reform proposed by the government has failed and the State has...

Opposition Sinks Health Reform Bill in Colombia

The government's attempt to reform healthcare in Colombia hit a roadblock as the political opposition successfully stopped the proposal. After intense debates that lasted...

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