Health

Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago has come up with a new initiative to combat the rising Dengue cases in the island nation

COVID pandemic has caused a havoc among citizens in St Vincent and Grenadines as it caused 2 deaths in the country.

The authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have issued a Mosquito Control Program considering a high surge in Dengue cases in the country.

Trinidad and Tobago recorded a huge surge of 509 dengue fever cases in response to which 5 deaths have been reported so far.

St Vincent and Grenadines is all set for the construction of new hospital which will address the healthcare needs of the country.

PM Drew this Monday held a consultative meeting for the development of a new climate smart hospital in the country.

A seven-day mosquito eradication program has been commenced by the Chaguanas Borough corporation in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Caribbean Public Health (CARPHA) has reported that a Fyzabad teen died from dengue and 200 other other cases are also reported.

The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is awaking parents to prioritise child safety as the July-August vacation is ongoing.

Hurricanes serves as a vector for infectious diseases by causing floods, and evacuations making it necessary to take precautions.

Elaine Thompson-Herah, announced her sudden exit from the upcoming Paris Olympics after suffering from an ankle injury.

A4PHC organised the Caribbean Health Financing Forum which was focused on the health financing at the World Bank Headquarters.

An eighth baby has been added to the list of the seven babies who lost their lives due to the outbreak of the bacterial infection in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of POSGH.

The legal action has been taken against the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) by the families of seven babies who were died at the Port of Spain General Hospital NICU between April 4 to 7, 2024.

Seven (7) premature babies died following a bacterial outbreak at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital in the period between Thursday and Sunday last week.

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has come out with a warning for the Caribbean and the Americas.