Guyana Lone Country to Record Oropouche Fever
Guyana is the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country that has a confirmed case of the Oropouche fever, a viral disease...
Health
Vials of Fentanyl Injection Disappears
THE Ministry of Health had launched “an immediate” investigation into the disappearance of 300 vials of Fentanyl injection that have...
Culling of Pigs Ends at PRRS Affected Farm
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE humane depopulation of all pigs at an affected pig farm in north Trinidad with Porcine Reproductive...
Nursing Shortage in the Caribbean Engage the Attention of Regional Health Stakeholders in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN - Caribbean nursing and other health stakeholders are meeting here against the backdrop of a critical shortage of nurses...
PM tells AG: Bring Back Litter Wardens
Caption: A couch set dumped at the side of the road at Corinth Hills, San Fernando back in June. Photo:...
See 4-Member Committee to Investigate Death of Jasher
By Sue-Ann Wayow A COMMITTEE has been appointed to investigate the death of little Jasher Francois. Health Minister Dr Lackram...
Bahamas to hold Consultations on Extended Maternity Leave
NASSAU - The Bahamas government says it will soon embark upon public consultations on extended maternity leave as part of the...
Letters: What’s Wrong with Our Medical System
Caption: The USNH Comfort docked at the Port of Spain Cruise Ship Complex. The Comfort is in Trinidad as the...
Changes to CDAP
Caption: Dr Lackram Bodoe By Sue-Ann Wayow CABINET has approved changes to the Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP) in Trinidad...
CARPHA Launches Strategic Plan to tackle Region’s Health Challenges
Caption: Participants at CARPHA event By Sue-Ann Wayow THE Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has officially launched its new Results-Oriented...
PM Tours US Hospital Ship
Caption: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, right, with US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Jenifer Neidhart de Ortiz, left, on board the USNS...
US Offers Free Medical Care to T&T
Caption: The US Navy Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) By Sue-Ann Wayow The United States will be offering...
Belize Introduces Rotavirus Vaccine to Prevent Diarrheal Illnesses In Children
BELMOPAN – Belizean health authorities have introduced the Rotavirus vaccine to into the country’s national vaccination schedule, describing it...
Recall: YoCrunch Yogurt
PLASTIC pieces found in a particular yoghurt brand is being recalled by Massy Distribution. The Ministry of Health via its...
Recall: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original
By Sue-Ann Wayow MORE than 350,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon are being recalled by the Ministry of Health....
