Source: Caribbean Medical News, March 9, 2016 Delray Medical Center has introduced the addition of an image-guided laser technology that may help treat the thousands of patients diagnosed with brain tumors and lesions each year in the Caribbean. … [Read more...]
CARPHA: Cancer cases in the Caribbean on the increase
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday February 9, 2016 –Director of Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. John, says cancer cases in the region are on the rise and are affecting younger people. Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/cancer-cases-in-the-caribbean-on-the-increase … [Read more...]
Zika virus may be more easily transmitted than thought
Caribbean Medical News 02-08-2016 WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — Last week, the new minister of public health, Sigfried Victorina, noted two cases of the zika virus present in Curacao and, given the proximity to Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil, the island may find its borders more than a little compromised. In addition, it is now reported that the virus, which is typically transmitted by the Aedes species … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Zika virus preparedness in Jamaica gets multi-million-dollar injection
As neighbouring islands confirm cases of the Zika virus, the Jamaica government is taking no chances and has pumped J$200 million (US$1.6 million) into prevention and preparedness initiatives across the country. … [Read more...]
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