Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Peru's coronavirus deaths surge past 7,000

Peru's health ministry said Tuesday that the hard-hit nation's coronavirus death toll had reached 7,056, the third-highest in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Peru facing rural COVID-19 disaster

A disaster is looming in Peru caused by COVID-19 as thousands return to their rural homes where there are limited resources and facilities, according to research carried out at the University of St Andrews.

Health

The learning gap experienced by malnourished children

Oxford University researchers have measured the learning gap experienced by five-year old children who are stunted through malnourishment. They are tracking the long-term effects on their schooling and later prospects in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chikungunya virus spreads to Peru

Peru on Monday reported its first cases of the chikungunya virus, in two people who recently traveled to the Dominican Republic, authorities said.

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