Science in the Tropics Series – Part 2 – A narrow road: how to reconcile ethics with the progress of science

Like technology, the evolution of science has a strong influence on progress, as well as generating great controversy around the world

Dia D – Campanha Sarampo – 1ª Fase

Poverty diseases: the pains the world doesn’t see

For researcher Andrea Lund, investing in environmental solutions may be the only way to reduce the risk of schistosomiasis in places where the incidence of the disease remains high

Simple water treatment device may reduce childhood diarrhea

An automatic chlorine device installed in community shared water points can reduce diarrhea rates in children

Dengue: Cases rocket worldwide and the disease becomes a global issue

Even with the scientific knowledge and technological resources currently available, the elimination of this vector seems unviable today

Tuberculosis in children: a new drug should simplify and facilitate treatment

A single medication against this infection will be given to patients under 10 years old from 2020

Science in the Tropics Series – Part 1 – Ethical approach to science in less developed countries should not be weaker than in rich countries

Indian academy has been hit by crises related to data fraud, plagiarism, job security, caste discrimination or sexual harassment

Abertas inscrições para Mostra Competitiva da 16ª Expoepi

Estão abertas até 24 de outubro as inscrições para a Mostra Competitiva da 16ª Mostra Nacional de Experiências Bem-Sucedidas em Epidemiologia, Prevenção e Controle de Doenças – 16ª Expoepi, que será realizada de 2 a 6 de dezembro, em Brasília.

Sociedade Brasileira de Imunizações premia reportagens sobre vacinação de adolescentes

Estão abertas até 18 de novembro as inscrições para o V Prêmio SBIm de Jornalismo em Saúde, que neste edição tem como tema a Vacinação de adolescentes. Apesar de essencial para o controle de doenças, a medida preventiva ainda é desconhecida por boa parte dos brasileiros

Rubella and polio: eliminated diseases threaten Brazil again

In June, the PAHO issued an epidemiological alert regarding the risk of importation and reintroduction of rubella virus in the Region of the Americas