The Oropouche virus (OROV) has been detected in Colombia for the first time, prompting concern among health authorities. As of July 30, 2024, a total of 8,078 cases have been reported across five countries in the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, and Cuba.
Inclement weather along Colombia’s Caribbean coast is leading to an increase in tropical diseases, including outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya.
Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to 14.
The threats from Zika are undeniably scary, but ignorance to the actual risks is scaring some into steering clear of Colombia.
Rihanna was reportedly the star act of the first ever Lollapalooza Colombia Festival. Reports circulating claim she cancelled over fears of getting Zika in Bogotá. The entire festival has been canceled.
Women’s reproductive rights will be essential to respond to Zika, especially in Latin America where all women must have access to sex education, contraceptives, abortion and safe motherhood.
A ground-breaking study by Colombian doctors published in the prestigious NEJM examines the impact of Zika in Colombia. While cases continue to increase, congenital ZVD remains scarce.
COVID-19 turned pandemic, but four years ago, another virus – ChikV – ravaged South America with severe debilitating neurological symptoms to the infected.
Though cases are lower than originally predicted, a new study in Colombia shows Zika’s infectiousness is worryingly high.
Colombia is having a Zika outbreak, but the country offers plenty of stunning destinations well above the Zika line, where mosquitos dare not fly.
Pope Francis suggested birth control could be used in Zika-affected regions, but many Catholic Colombians already use contraception.
Zika, pesos, peace and highways pose challenges and opportunities for Colombia this month.
Experts arrived in Colombia last week to help with the fight against Zika as the U.S. Congress debated a Zika funding package requested by President Obama.
Everyone has heard of Zika, the viral outbreak afflicting Latin America, but few know its origins.
Colombian health officials handed out at least 900,000 condoms at Barranquilla’s Carnaval to help prevent pregnancies during a Zika outbreak.
On Monday, U.S. President Obama asked Congress for $1.8 billion to fight Zika, including millions in foreign aid.