Policy briefs launched to support Caribbean countries in implementing smoke-free legislation A Smoke-Free Caribbean by 2025/2030.That was the vision articulated at this year’s ‘World No Tobacco Day’ virtual celebration held on Monday, May 30. “As tobacco use alone accounts for one in six of all deaths resulting from NCDs, all of those people will be alive with their finances … [Read more...]
PAHO issues warning for the Caribbean as COVID-19 cases soar
Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director, PAHO The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, has urged countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take action to increase surveillance, public health measures and vaccination, and to ensure health systems are prepared to cope with a potential influx of COVID-19 patients. PAHO said COVID-19 cases are … [Read more...]
Cayman Islands: Health City moving towards training institution
World-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty has plans to convert the hospital he founded here, Health City Cayman Islands, into an institution for training Caymanian students to become the healthcare professionals of the future. Part of the original deal Shetty made with the Cayman Islands Government to build the hospital in East End, in which HCCI received a number of controversial concessions, … [Read more...]
Jamaica Has Removed All Covid Testing Rules for Travelers
Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers. International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island. Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear a mask in public places. “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present a negative COVID test result are … [Read more...]
PAHO director wants more done to protect nursing workforce
The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa F. Etienne has called on countries to urgently increase investments to develop and retain the nursing workforce as the region, including the Caribbean record increases in hospitalisations and cases linked to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Throughout the Americas, nurses bravely faced the brunt of the … [Read more...]
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