[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 7-24-2022] The first World Health Organization (WHO) report on the health of refugees and migrants shows poorer health outcomes for many vulnerable ones from the Caribbean and other places. The report states that worldwide, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host … [Read more...]
Spa, Health and Wellness Services in Hotels
This article aims to analyze current practices, future trends, and issues in hotel spa health and wellness services, briefly discussing possible development solutions for the next decade from the perspective of supply and demand. This article also expands the current perspective by examining the effect of the pandemic on the global applications of spa, health, and wellness services in the … [Read more...]
US oil company-funded Guyana Health Initiative to benefit Caribbean
An almost US$32 million Guyana Health Initiative being funded by Hess Corporation is set to also benefit the rest of the Caribbean in the treatment of cancer and diseases of the heart and blood vessels, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony announced on Friday. He explained that a Cardiovascular Centre for Excellence and an Oncology Centre would be established jointly with the private sector “for … [Read more...]
Jamaica records first case of Monkeypox virus
Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that Jamaica has recorded its first case of the Monkeypox virus. He told a news conference today that the patient is a male who recently travelled from the United Kingdom and had visited a public health facility on Tuesday having arrived on the island some five days earlier. Tufton told reporters that the unidentified patient … [Read more...]
Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance founded
The hospitals of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Dutch Caribbean have established a cooperative under the name Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DHCA u.a.). This memorable moment took place during the Four Countries Consultation that was organized in Aruba from 20th to 24th of June. All ministries of health, health insurers and hospitals of the CAS-BES islands participated in this summit. The … [Read more...]
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