International cooperation in health: the case of Fiocruz

The article reviews the trajectory of international cooperation and the approach taken by Fiocruz, the so called “South-South Cooperation”.

Ethics guidance on key issues raised by the Zika outbreak

The document released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) presents recommendations on the domains of healthcare delivery and research.

Leprosy: a short history

The Centre for Global Health Histories publication examines leprosy’s impact on society from the medieval period up to the present day.

WHO Zika information resources available online

The WHO website put together information resources about the zika virus.

A convenient way to give birth

The article discusses the development of the cesarean sections techniques in Brazil and its widespread use.

The medicalization of the body

HCS-Manguinho’s latest edition explores the effects of medical interventions in people’s bodies and lives.

Zika virus can cross the placenta at any stage of pregnancy

This recent research analyzed tissues of Brazilian pregnant women. One woman gave birth to a healthy baby despite the presence of the virus in her samples.

Public health and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean

Magali Romero Sá, Deputy Director of Research at Fiocruz, explains the main issues to be addressed in the conference “Public Health and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

Fiocruz awarded on science communication

The annual award is destined towards projects that contribute to make science, technology and innovation available for a broad audience.

Horizons and challenges

André Felipe Cândido da Silva and Marcos Cueto are the new science editors of História, Ciências, Saúde – Manguinhos. Read the letter on forthcoming pathways.