Media Release - Heart disease knows no boundaries as it affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Caribbean Region is not immune to the burden of this disease. The incidence of heart disease in the Region is on the rise, particularly among younger
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the arch-enemy of development and the world should execute swift responses to combat its threats to health. This is according to Dominica's health minister Cassanni Laville, who attended the 76th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland under the theme: “WHO at
The Global Climate & Health Alliance (GCHA) has released its report on countries with the most committed goal of integrating health as part of their climate action. Two Caribbean islands made it to top 10 of the 2023 Healthy Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Scorecard—Dominica and
There is so much the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital has to offer, the prime minister of Dominica said. In recent press conference, Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit shared a number of "high-class and modern services" offered at the premier hospital, including the free medical care offered to
UN NEWS—The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing that it does not mean the disease is no longer a global threat. “Last week, COVID-19 claimed a life every three minutes – and that’s
The Guyana Office for Investment, the Government of Guyana's Investment Agency, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will result in the establishment of a Healthcare Call Center in Guyana this year. This is a direct result of His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana,
Release - Through an agreement signed November 8, 2022, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) became the recipient of financing to the tune of €149,976.00 from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the implementation of the Global Programme Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
UN News - Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) revealed. The report based on research by the Economist Impact partnership across 13 African countries, A
Guyana celebrated "World Health Day 2023" with the theme "Health For All," and President Mohamed Irfaan Ali stressed the significance of healthcare access and equity. The People's Progressive Party/Civic Government prioritizes sector fairness. This is why Guyanese primary healthcare is being expanded and enhanced throughout the
UN News - Cindy McCain of the United States takes the helm of the UN emergency food relief agency amid “unprecedented” global hunger fuelled by conflict, climate change and soaring fertilizer prices, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. WFP estimates that more than 345 million people worldwide face
