Over the past few weeks, beachgoers at destinations such as San Lorenzo and Chipipe (Salinas), as well as coastal resorts in Manta, reported intense skin irritation after entering the sea, characterized by a stinging, prickling sensation followed by rashes.
During the rainy and winter season, the presence of insects inside households tends to rise as pests seek shelter. In response, the repeated use of commercial insecticides can represent not only a continuous expense, but also a potential toxicity risk for young children and pets if handled improperly.
During its 24th Ordinary Session, held on August 11, 2026, the Plenary of CACES officially recognized the international accreditation of the on-campus Nutrition and Dietetics program at ESPOL.
This distinction ratifies the accreditation previously granted by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (United States). With this resolution, the international credential is fully recognized within Ecuador’s higher education system and will remain in effect until January 30, 2030.
As part of their practical coursework and community engagement activities, students from the Nutritional Assessment II and Community Health courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics program at FLS-ESPOL carried out a nutritional assessment and counseling session targeted at priority groups.
As part of its community outreach and scientific career guidance initiatives, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS-ESPOL) hosted a delegation of students from Unidad Educativa LEMAS, who engaged in experiential workshops led by the faculty's specialized technical staff.
An outstanding delegation from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) represented ESPOL at NUTRITION 2026, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), held from June 25 to 28 in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Recognized as the world's premier global forum for nutritional science, the event brought together thousands of international experts, scientists, and healthcare professionals to discuss the most innovative advances in clinical nutrition, public health, and molecular research.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) and the National Toxicology Reference Center of the National Institute of Public Health Research (INSPI – Dr. Leopoldo Izquieta Pérez) held a keynote lecture dedicated to disseminating critical research on heavy metal pollution and its implications for community health.
The coexistence of residential neighborhoods in northwestern Guayaquil and the Cerro Azul natural reserve represents one of the city's most emblematic ecological and landscape models. While local families defend the integrity of this ecosystem against extractive and urban encroachment pressures, the scientific community corroborates the forest tract's direct impact on residents' well-being.
The recent ban on chlorpyrifos issued by Ecuador's Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control (Agrocalidad)—which barred the importation of formulated products, raw materials, and mixtures containing this compound following its listing under the Stockholm Convention—has sparked widespread debate among authorities, export associations, and the agrochemical industry regarding the timeframe needed to clear inventories from the domestic market.
On June 10, 2026, the STEM Auditorium at ESPOL hosted the prestigious 5th White Coat Ceremony, an emblematic event celebrating the completion of the rotating internship for 46 students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program.
