News of doctors

Darkest days of Covid crisis remain fresh in the memory for many

15-10-2021 15:59 Coronavirus infections and fatalities are down in Argentina and intensive care units are getting emptier. Yet the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic are indelible memories for doctors, nurses and recovered patients.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Exhausted and with few beds free, doctors struggle amid second wave

17-04-2021 07:45 Emotions run high in the intensive care unit of one public hospital in Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires Province, where fatigued doctors are battling to save the lives of Covid-19 patients.

TRANS RIGHTS

Brazil trans twins undergo gender confirmation surgery together

24-02-2021 11:14 Growing up as identical twins, Mayla and Sofia always did everything together, and their decision to undergo sex reassignment surgery is no exception. Now, they have made the transition they long dreamed of together, in what their doctor calls a first.

IDOL’S LAST DAYS

Leaked messages reignite controversy over Maradona’s death

06-02-2021 09:25 Scandalous new details of Diego Maradona’s final days emerged this week, as rows and allegations continue to swirl over the late footballing legend’s death.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Covid patient who took chlorine dioxide dies in hospital

15-01-2021 18:25 Outrage after judge compels private clinic to administer chlorine dioxide to 92-year-old coronavirus patient in a case medical doctors labelled "a scandal."

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentine judge orders chlorine dioxide be given to Covid patient

11-01-2021 16:28 Outrage as judge compels private clinic to administer chlorine dioxide to a coronavirus patient in a case medical doctors have labelled "a scandal."

THE WEEK

What we learned this week: November 28 to December 5

05-12-2020 09:27 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Mendoza hospital makes preparations, fearing Covid-19's second wave

14-11-2020 08:44 Mendoza’s Central Hospital is enjoying brief respite as cases fall, but staff are not placing their faith in fortune.

Coronavirus pandemic

Nurses in Buenos Aires protest for professional recognition

22-10-2020 22:39 Hundreds of nurses and surgical assistants in the capital marched on Wednesday to press for pay increases, professional recognition and improved working conditions in the teeth of the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

New records, same problem: Covid-19 continues to ravage Argentina

17-10-2020 09:50 With more than 25,000 dead and close to a million infected, Argentina now ranks fifth for confirmed cases worldwide. Week closes with record high caseloads.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Death toll reaches 15,000 as Covid-19 surge continues

26-09-2020 09:17 More than 400 fatalities and 12,000 new cases confirmed Friday as total infections nears 700,000.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina surpasses 11,000 deaths, half-a-million infections

12-09-2020 10:45 Health Ministry says more than 535,000 have now been infected with Covid-19 since pandemic began. Death toll rises to 11,148.

Coronavirus pandemic

Virus crisis forces distance learning on Argentina's student doctors

10-09-2020 08:42 Thousands of students from the faculty of medicine at the University of Buenos Aires have been studying virtually since educational institutions were shut down in Argentina in March.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Virus surge continues: 10,684 new cases and 262 fatalities

05-09-2020 10:12 More than 450,000 people have now been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Argentina, as death toll creeps towards 10,000 mark. Argentina now ranks among the top 10 of countries for confirmed cases worldwide and 16th globally for fatalities.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Doctors beg citizens to ‘stay home’ amid fears for health system

05-09-2020 09:45 Medical professionals call on Argentines to respect the coronavirus lockdown, warning the health system is on the “brink of collapse” as country nears 500,000 confirmed cases.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Virus surge pushes Jujuy’s health system to brink of collapse

29-08-2020 08:52 Doctors in the northern region warn hospitals are in a “critical” situation, with high bed occupancy in ICU units.

FERNÁN QUIRÓS

City Health Minister Fernán Quirós polls well as profile rises

22-08-2020 08:39 Fernán Quirós’ star is rising as he leads the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the capital – and City Hall is taking note.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Coping with the pandemic

Pandemic tough on Argentina's overworked care-givers

08-08-2020 09:01 Many healthcare professionals were struggling even before the virus crisis, which for most has led to even tougher times on the job.

Coronavirus pandemic

Staff at Ezeiza Hospital holds their breath and hope amid Covid-19 surge

08-07-2020 11:42 With Winter approaching and tight restrictions back in place in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, doctors and nurses at Hospital de Ezeiza hope the Covid-19 cure of curve flattens before overflowing becomes an issue.

Coronavirus pandemic

A day inside the intensive care unit of Buenos Aires' Hospital Muñiz

28-06-2020 09:00 Dr Eleonora Cunto, the head of intensive care at City's Hospital Muñiz in Parque Patricios on the spike in Covid-19 cases, pressure on hospital staff and fear amid the pandemic.

by Ayelén Bonino