Nicaragua swine flu outbreak infects 32

AFP	AFP MANAGUA — At least 32 people have been infected in a flare-up of the H1N1 swine flu virus in Nicaragua over the last week, according to the health ministry. All of those diagnosed with the disease are in stable condition in public hospitals or have ... and more »

Ukraine bans imports of meat from Nicaragua, Uruguay, Israel

Ukraine bans imports of meat from Nicaragua, Uruguay, Israel

Interfax

The State Veterinary and Biosecurity Service of Ukraine has banned the imports of meat products from Nicaragua, Uruguay and Israel. According to service resolution No. 15-2-23/8672 of October 6, 2011, imports of poultry and products made of poultry ...

Bangor group tries to improve lives in Nicaragua with donation of medical supplies

Bangor Daily News

Bangor group tries to improve lives in Nicaragua with donation of medical supplies Bangor Daily News Physicians and nurses perform surgery in the operating room of the Nancy Bach Hospital in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. The hospital was established in 1992 and is named for the wife of longtime Bangor surgeon Dr. Robert Bach. ...

A call for support

A call for support

Standard Speaker

A Detroit native who is part of a volunteer group promoting human rights in South America wants labor unions in the United States to provide support and guidance in creating a union for agricultural workers in Nicaragua who are suffering from a chronic kidney disease epidemic. 

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Cancer Patient Celebrates her 15th Birthday

Fox News

Cancer Patient Celebrates her 15th Birthday Fox News Felix, who's based in Nicaragua, returned with Maria Jose two days later to her tropical hometown of La Cuchilla about 115 miles (185 kilometers) north of the capital. A crowd of well-wishers, some playing guitar, mandolin and violin, ... Photos: Nicaraguan cancer patient marks birthdayHouston Chronicle Dancing, crying in pain, leukemia patient says she is happy to be alive at 15msnbc.com (blog) Air Force Sergeant David Perez: A Fighter At Fort MeadeHuffington Post Deseret News all 91 news articles »

North Royalton nursing student gets firsthand look at benefits of her chosen field

Plain Dealer (blog)

North Royalton nursing student gets firsthand look at benefits of her chosen field Plain Dealer (blog) By Sara Macho, Sun News Kelsey Hitch, a North Royalton resident and University of Toledo nursing student, visits with patients while on a medical mission trip in Nicaragua. While treating patients this summer, North Royalton resident and University of ... and more »

Maria Jose Martinez Gets Treatment For Leukemia In Nicaraguan Hospital

Maria Jose Martinez Gets Treatment For Leukemia In Nicaraguan Hospital

Huffington Post
MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- In her glowing pink dress and tiara, Maria Jose Martinez looked the part of the excited princess celebrating her 15th birthday as friends and family gathered for her coming-out party. ...

Photos: Nicaraguan cancer patient marks birthday

Photos: Nicaraguan cancer patient marks birthday

Albany Times Union

20, 2011, leukemia patient Maria Jose Martinez, 15, sits in Dr. Mercedes Arguello's office in the oncology area of La Mascota Children's Hospital in Managua, Nicaragua. Martinez is in her second cycle of chemotherapy and has had three operations since ...