The dental industry in the Caribbean region is undergoing some changes. You might not remember the “Engaging the Caribbean Region for Oral Health” summit of November 2013 which facilitated conversations with Colgate and key oral health leaders. The goal of the summit was to advance a collaborative approach to improve oral health access across the Caribbean. Key findings were that oral … [Read more...]
The Caribbean Travel Insurance Requirements You Need to Know
You may be fully vaccinated and ready to jet off to the tropics for some sun, water sports or just to lounge on the pristine sandy beaches. You’re not alone. So far in 2021, Caribbean countries account for nine of the 20 most popular travel destinations, according to data from Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison provider. Direct flights and inexpensive accommodations are fueling the … [Read more...]
Experts say high prevalence of NCDs in the Caribbean exacerbating pandemic’s impact
Authorities and experts attending a virtual seminar on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on sustainable development in the Caribbean have warned that the high prevalence of the diseases – such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer – is exacerbating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and hindering the region's progress towards achieving sustainable development due to their multiple health, … [Read more...]
With scant vaccine supplies, the W.H.O. presses Latin America and the Caribbean to hold off on boosters.
Officials from the World Health Organization on Wednesday urged countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to limit administering booster shots and to hold off on vaccinating children, allocating scant doses to the most vulnerable. “In some countries, we have seen vaccine doses reaching all levels of the population before a high percentage of vulnerable” residents has been fully immunized, … [Read more...]
Silver linings: Risk reduction center stage as Caribbean recovers
Cruise ships are steaming back to Caribbean ports, airlines are ramping up flights and the vaccine roll-out is underway but it could still be several years before countries recuperate from the pandemic that has rocked the region, say experts. Despite the deep scars left by the crisis, countries now have a fresh focus on health, resilience and regionalism plus a chance to fully incorporate … [Read more...]
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