With concerns that high-risk people in deep rural communities have not been netted by the mass vaccination programme over the past six weeks, one public-health expert says the roll-out of the mobile immunisation units could prove crucial in reaching those most vulnerable. This comes amid emerging data that although Jamaica stands tall in gross volume of 135,473 vaccinations, the island, with … [Read more...]
New programme to speed up action to tackle diabetes in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization says the World Health Organization's (WHO) new Global Diabetes Compact aims to bring a much-needed boost to efforts to prevent diabetes in the Caribbean and other places and to bring treatment to all who need it. The compact was launched at the Global Diabetes Summit, which was co-hosted by WHO and the Government of Canada, with the support of the … [Read more...]
Taiwan allies for medical capacity building in the Caribbean
Taiwan inks an MoU on disaster management and medical capacity building in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean ally on April 13, 2021. The ally highlights how "Taiwan Can Help" realize the World Health Organization’s goal of Health for All and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Under the MOU, Taiwan will share its experiences in employing disaster prevention … [Read more...]
Could unvaccinated travellers face increased premiums?
There’s already some contention around the discriminatory nature of vaccines when it comes to international travel; might the cost of travel insurance also factor into that? As we emerge further into 2021, moving closer to the much-lauded proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, yet more people are expressing their willingness to use digital health passports to help speed up the facilitation … [Read more...]
Telemedicine will remain vital after the pandemic. We’re helping seniors access it.
With an aging population, Maine seniors have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our seniors often have many medical diagnoses and issues, and go to doctor’s visits frequently. Since March last year, they’ve had to put themselves at risk for COVID-19 infection or miss vital appointments. In a typical year, many Maine seniors are forced to drive several hours across the state for specialized … [Read more...]
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