Local labs trained to better handle infectious samples
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently concluded a five-day Train-the-Trainer workshop (February 25 –...
New CARPHA surveillance Dept. to regulate medicines in CARICOM states
Speaking about this recent development In order to actively monitor the safety of registered drugs entering CARICOM Member States, the Caribbean Public Health Agency...
Gaps, challenges cause “uneven progress” in C’bean’s HIV fight
Over the last three to five years, the Region has made progress towards reversing the HIV epidemic. This has translated to the reduction in...
Health Ministry to pilot initiative aimed at reducing new HIV cases
An initiative will soon be launched to reach persons who are considered more vulnerable of contracting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Last year the...
Nearly a quarter of new HIV infections in 2017 were men
Men accounted for nearly a quarter of new HIV infections recorded in 2017, the UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2018 has reported, and in order...
City municipality launches campaign to raise awareness on crucial health issues
In an attempt to better address health issues affecting school-aged children, the Georgetown municipality has commenced a Schools Environmental Health Education campaign to target...
Facts You Need To Know About Insomnia
Insomnia is a persistent disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or both, despite the opportunity for adequate...
Some things to note in the case of a head injury
Our head houses our brain which functions as our main control centre. Every single thought and action that we perform is derived from this...
Major health sector improvements on the cards for Region One
Public health infrastructure, regulatory compliance, a spike in human resource, and emergency medical services are among the areas that have been identified for improvements...
The risks associated with alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption is becoming an increasing risk factor for deaths and morbidities worldwide. Consumption is on the increase in our busy world, especially in...
