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María Elena Castro

Health Correspondent

Caracas, Venezuela

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Physician and journalist specializing in public health. Covered the COVID-19 pandemic on the ground in several Latin American countries.

4 Articles Last published: Apr 22, 2026

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María Elena Castro

Cuba Reforms Its Health System in Search of Quality Care

Cuba announces a historic reform of its health system that includes opening private clinics and reducing medical missions abroad for the first time in...

Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM IST Health

Public hospital in Havana, Cuba, with patients and medical staff

PAHO Warns of Antimicrobial Resistance in Latin America

PAHO warned that antimicrobial resistance kills more than 500,000 people per year in Latin America, driven by excessive use of antibiotics without a p...

Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST Health

Microbiological laboratory with cultures of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a Latin American hospital

Mexico Approves New Mental Health Strategy for Youth

Mexico launched its first National Youth Mental Health Plan to address the 34% rise in suicidal ideation between 2020 and 2025, integrating psychologi...

Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM IST Health