CARIBBEAN-PAHO calls for stronger regional role in global health reforms.
BERLIN, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for greater involvement of countries and regional institutions in […]
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JAMAICA-Jamaica mulls tougher measures to curb unhealthy diets.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Ministry of Health is considering legislation and other tougher measures to curb unhealthy consumption, including […]
ST. KITTS-Prime Minister given clean bill of health.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew Tuesday said he had been given a “clean bill of […]
DOMINICA-Psychiatrist wants Dominica to follow Trinidad and Tobago and raise the ages for drinking and smoking.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC -A consultant psychiatrist at the Acute Psychiatric Unit, Dr. Nadia Wallace, wants Dominica and other Caribbean Islands […]
JAMAICA-Jamaica to formulate policy to support menopause and andropause better.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Cabinet has approved the development of a national policy on menopause and andropause to improve access […]
JAMAICA-Authorities step up Ebola preparedness, report measles vaccination gains.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has stepped up Ebola preparedness and monitoring in response to international developments, while continuing efforts […]
GUYANA-Government denies importing contaminated chicken for local consumption.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Friday dismissed allegations suggesting that approximately one million pounds of contaminated chicken may […]
UNITED STATES-Jamaican-American congresswoman leads push for World Menopause Awareness Month.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has joined Louisiana Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow in introducing a bipartisan, […]
JAMAICA- Jamaica aims to reduce stigma linked to mental health.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -Jamaica is observing Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 with a campaign dedicated to promoting understanding, reducing stigma, […]
CARIBBEAN-Report finds nearly 40 percent of disease burden in the Americas could be averted.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Health ministers from the Caribbean and the wider region have been told that nearly 40 percent of […]
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