JAMAICA- Health Minister orders audit of facilities for medical interns.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has directed regional health authorities (RHAs) and the University Hospital of […]
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CARIBBEAN-Regional initiative to end ultra-processed food and drinks in schools.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) says it has launched a regional social media campaign aimed […]
CAYMAN ISLANDS-No additional cases of Legionnaires’ disease
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Health officials in the Cayman Islands say investigations are continuing into the territory’s single […]
BARBADOS-Woman files lawsuit against government over COVID-19 vaccine.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Barbados government alleging that she has suffered serious […]
HAITI-MSF suspends operations at the Isaïe Jeanty maternity hospital.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says it has been forced to suspend its medical activities […]
BARBADOS-Barbados laboratory designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for antimicrobial resistance surveillance.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory in Barbados has been designated a Collaborating Center for Antimicrobial Resistance […]
DOMINICA-Dominica launches new platform coinciding with World Sick Cell Awareness Day.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A non-profit organization here is observing World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on Friday by launching the […]
BARBADOS-Government minister warns of increased use of mixed drugs among young people.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government is concerned at the increase in over-the-counter medicines and illicit substances by young […]
CARIBBEAN-PAHO launches toolkit to respond to children affected by violence
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the ANIMA-AA Kit, a practical tool designed to help […]
BARBADOS-Barbados health authorities are concerned about increasing cases of syphilis.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados health authorities are warning against an increase in syphilis cases and are advising all adults […]
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