Global disparities in access to quality health care are not new, but their seemingly entrenched nature cannot be a cause for complacency. Somewhat paradoxically, every new medical breakthrough splashed across front pages and television screens of developed economies increases disparities as health care systems in low- and middle-income struggle to acquire and implement new technologies and … [Read more...]
Medical tourism market set to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic
With the resumption of travel, medical tourism is set to see growth by the end of 2022 at pre-pandemic rates as demand is being restored. Medical tourism is a form of international travel where patients travel to seek medical procedures or surgeries that are often unaffordable or not readily available in their primary country of residence. Some of the most frequently performed procedures for … [Read more...]
48 Percent Of Caribbean Region Is Immunised Against Covid-19
AS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease. This news was announced at the organization’s weekly webinar by PAHO’s Director Dr Carissa Etienne. Whereas The Bahamas is experiencing a welcomed decrease in reported cases, health officials here are … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 2,079,042
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the Caribbean as of November 10, 2021 Cuba- 956,919 cases, 8270 deaths, 946,063 recovered Dominican Republic- 390,058 cases, 4154 deaths, 381,384 recoveries Puerto Rico- 152,485 cases, 3247 deaths Jamaica- 89,788 cases, 2293 deaths, 59,473 recovered Trinidad and Tobago- 59,963 cases, 1794 deaths, 52,411 recovered Guadeloupe- 54,737 cases, 744 deaths, 2250 … [Read more...]
Unvaccinated? Here are some Caribbean islands you can travel to
If you are unvaccinated for whatever reason, it may seem that there is nowhere in the Caribbean for you to visit. However, while many islands are only open to fully vaccinated travellers, there are some that are open to all. Travelling the region unvaccinated does mean though that you are subject to quarantine and have to fulfil a number of requirements that could be costly. Before you … [Read more...]
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