Health

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, offered her condolences to friends and family of former Minister Rudolph “Cappy” Greenidge, in a statement she released on Friday saying she was heartbroken to learn of his demise.

PM Mia Mottley mourns the death of former Minister Rudolph Greenidge

5th of August 2024

Sint Maarten—A lightning bolt struck the Boardwalk in Philipsburg injuring five people, including several tourists, during severe weather on Tuesday afternoon.

Terrifying lightning strikes Philipsburg Boardwalk, injures five raising safety concerns

1st of August 2024

Reports indicate Condoms and jelly lubes likely to cause infertility, cancer. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Reports indicate Condoms and jelly lubes likely to cause infertility, cancer

31st of July 2024

World Health Organization (WHO), in an excellent humanitarian decision, has evacuated 85 ailing and critically injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi for specialized medical care, working in collaboration with the UAE government and other collaborators.

WHO collaborates with UAE for Largest evacuation with 85 evacuees from Gaza

31st of July 2024

St Kitts and Taiwan signs agreement for Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

St Kitts and Taiwan signs agreement for Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project

31st of July 2024

JNF commissioned brand-new CT scan in St Kitts and Nevis. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

JNF commissioned brand-new CT scan in St Kitts and Nevis

30th of July 2024

The Vector Control Unit will this week be back in St George with the continuation of its fogging programme, which targets mosquito breeding sites across the parish.

Fight Against Mosquitoes: St George’s Vector Control Unit Launches Aggressive Fogging Campaign

29th of July 2024

Barbados: The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise the public that there has been a critical increase in cases of COVID-19 over the last four weeks all over the region significantly centered at two key healthcare institutions.

Barbados: COVID cases reach peak before drop in key hospitals, 3 deaths reported

29th of July 2024

Outbreak of dengue raises concern in Caribbean, CARPHA demands strategic actions. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Outbreak of dengue raises concern in Caribbean, CARPHA demands strategic actions

29th of July 2024

Minister of Health in Trinidad and Tobago, Terrence Deyalsingh, in a news conference at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital on July 25, heightened concerns for those aged six to 20 years old, who are more susceptible to dengue fever.

Trinidad and Tobago: Alarming Dengue fever surge among Youth

28th of July 2024

Construction on Acute Referral Hospital to commence soon, signs agreement with Taiwan. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

St Vincent: Construction on Acute Referral Hospital to commence soon, signs agreement with Taiwan

27th of July 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Health reported that there has been another death from dengue fever, the fifth for this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Reports Fifth Dengue Death Amid Rising Cases

25th of July 2024

PM Dickon Mitchell to inaugurate Vincennes Community Centre Tomorrow

PM Dickon Mitchell to inaugurate Vincennes Community Centre Today

25th of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew aims to construct climate-smart hospital, hosts consultative activity. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew aims to construct climate-smart hospital, hosts consultative activity

23rd of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew commits to curb crime, hosts meeting with Security Forces. Picture Credits: fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew commits to curb crime, hosts meeting with Security Forces

22nd of July 2024

A donation of US $200,000 and medical supplies from the Cayman Islands was initiated, which will be a big boost to the efforts of the Jamaican government in the restoration of normality after the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica: Cayman Islands extend Helping Hand, donating US $200K to boost Hurricane Beryl Recovery

22nd of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew outlines developmental policies in education, medical and financial sector. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew outlines developmental policies in education, medical and financial sector

15th of July 2024

Consultation on Health National Adaptation Plan held in Jamaica

Consultation on Health National Adaptation Plan held in Jamaica

29th of June 2024

The Ministry of Health Wellness and Elderly Affairs of Saint Lucia has implemented the Performance-Based Financing (PBF) Pilot Program and recently added nine new wellness Centres to the program.

Nine Community Wellness Centres added to Financing Services in Saint Lucia

28th of June 2024

Saint Lucia celebrate Sneakers Day, promoting healthy and active lifestyle. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Saint Lucia celebrate Sneakers Day, promoting healthy and active lifestyle

28th of June 2024