CARPHA inks agreement to boost region’s health security
A €1.5 million funding agreement was this week signed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen strategic intelligence, partnership approaches, and regional...
Don’t take animal bites lightly
Animal bites are a health hazard worldwide. The impacts of animal bites are dependent on the type and health of the species, the size...
Health Ministry refutes rental of storage bond allegations
Following on the heels of reports that it is renting yet another storage bond in the city at a cost of $12.5M per month,...
Protest action against MOPH continues
Protestors have once again taken up in front of the Ministry of Public Health, continuing their days of protest against what they call the...
Healthy Choices and Early Detection can Reduce Cancer Risk
In the Caribbean region, cancer is the second leading cause of death. However, a significant number of cancer deaths can largely be reduced and prevented...
Be careful, Gastroenteritis accounts for 1.4 million deaths worldwide yearly
We have all had the displeasure of having an episode of vomiting or diarrhea, or both. It’s not the best feeling in the world...
GRPA raising its voice to fight cancer, the silent killer
World Cancer Day is being celebrated globally on February 4 and the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) is doing its part by offering free...
PAHO promotes call to action to reduce impact of cancer
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, but it can be prevented. This is the...
Changes in place to improve delivery of service at NA Hospital
A new building for the New Amsterdam (NA) Hospital in Region Six is being touted by health officials.
The current building is occupied by the...
IDB projects demand for millions of social sector professionals by 2040
The Caribbean and Latin America will need approximately 12 million teachers, three million doctors and eight million nurses by the year 2040 to meet...
