Repost: RJR News, 6-22-24 The Jacden Group of Companies has partnered with BioCubaFarma to train Biomedical Technicians in Jamaica to repair medical equipment. According to Jacden's CEO, Anserd Williams, there's a lack of this critical knowledge in Jamaica, "and we have a lot of medical equipment lying around at hospitals and (other) health facilities, that need repair..." He explained … [Read more...]
Diversifying Jamaica’s Tourism Landscape: Caribbean Front Desk’s Innovative Approach to Health Tourism
By Dr. Duane Chambers at Caribbean Front Desk Reprinted : Medical Tourism Magazine, 01-24-204 In a world where the pursuit of well-being is becoming increasingly necessary, Jamaica’s Caribbean Front Desk (CFD) stands at the forefront of a burgeoning health tourism industry. As a start up deeply rooted in the ethos of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, CFD is emerging as an … [Read more...]
Update: Medical Tourism in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is well known tourism destination but in recent years it has become a hub for world-class healthcare services set amidst its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culture. In this post, we'll explore how the Caribbean region, including countries like Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, is taking the global medical tourism industry by … [Read more...]
From holidaymaker to hospital patient
As the Caribbean's tourism sector continues to expand post-pandemic, is medical assistance provision keeping up? Megan Gaen investigates. Idyllic islands, beautiful beaches, tropical paradise: all synonymous with the Caribbean. Healthcare and evacuation, not so much – though possibly crucial for visitors to the region. Seeing the inside of a local hospital is not usually on the itinerary for … [Read more...]
Psychedelic mushrooms expand Jamaica tourism beyond sunshine and reggae
A new group of Jamaican resorts is promoting tourism that offers mystical experiences and stress relief through "magic mushrooms," as the Caribbean nation seeks to develop a niche industry in natural psychedelics. While mushrooms containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin remain illegal in most parts of Europe and the United States, Jamaica's government has never outlawed the … [Read more...]
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