Influenza reaches ‘epidemic levels’ in Ecuador, PAHO says, as the health ministry brings forward a flu-vaccine drive for 3.3 million people
Influenza B dominates Ecuador's flu season, according to the Pan American Health Organization. The Ministry of Public Health has started vaccinating high-risk groups early, citing El Niño.
Ecuador passes 43,000 dengue cases in 2026, its second-worst year since 1994, as El Niño rains spread mosquito breeding sites
QUITO — Ecuador has recorded more than 43,000 dengue cases so far in 2026, making it the country’s second-worst year for the disease since records began in 1994, according to Ministry of Public Health (MSP) figures to October 24 reported by Primicias on…
Police raid Ambato public hospital over alleged scheme charging up to USD 7,000 for jobs
Operation 'Código Blanco' targeted the management of Hospital General Docente de Ambato after a complaint that officials demanded between USD 3,000 and USD 7,000 in exchange for jobs.
Moving through the week: what WHO guidelines recommend
Physical activity includes walking, active travel, play and exercise. The recommendations combine aerobic movement, muscle strengthening and less sedentary time, with different targets by age. This is a reference guide based on WHO documents, not a new…
World Mental Health Day: WHO calls for real participation and community-based care
The World Health Organization’s campaign for October 10 calls for people with lived experience of mental health conditions to take part in decisions about services and policies. The day is accompanied by guidance published on October 9 to steer the…
A study explores using AI and overnight electrocardiograms to estimate cardiac risk
A paper published in SLEEP and publicized by the NIH on October 9, 2026 studies whether electrocardiograms recorded during sleep tests help estimate cardiovascular risk. The results show predictive ability, with limitations that prevent treating them as…