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3 Caribbean countries eliminate mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis

ed — Mon, 19 May 2025 20:09:17 +0000

Reprinted: Loop News, 5-16-2025 WASHINGTON, May 16, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have eliminated mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis. In its 2024 annual report released here and documenting its work to strengthen health security across the Americas amid infectious disease outbreaks, PAHO said Read More

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New Trends in the Caribbean’s Health & Wellness Sector

ed — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Freepic image 2-13-25 The Caribbean’s health and wellness sector is experiencing a surge in innovative trends, catering to the growing demand for holistic and personalized experiences. Here are some of the key trends shaping the industry: 1. Wellness Tourism: The Caribbean is increasingly recognized as a premier wellness destination, attracting travelers seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. Read More

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Jamaican company in partnership with Cuban counterpart to repair medical equipment

ed — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:30:56 +0000

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 Read More

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Diversifying Jamaica’s Tourism Landscape: Caribbean Front Desk’s Innovative Approach to Health Tourism

ed — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:26:42 +0000

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 Read More

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Update: Medical Tourism in the Caribbean

ed — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 23:19:02 +0000

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 Read More

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From holidaymaker to hospital patient

ed — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:11:08 +0000

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 Read More

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Psychedelic mushrooms expand Jamaica tourism beyond sunshine and reggae

ed — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:42:11 +0000

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 Read More

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Caribbean travel: Covid entry rules, island by island

ed — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:24:05 +0000

Caribbean islands have reopened to international tourism. Most islands have dropped pre-arrival Covid testing for vaccinated travelers, but regulations are still particularly varied when it comes to entry protocols for unvaccinated travelers. Here are the latest developments for travel from the U.S. to each Caribbean country. To make this information easier to understand, we are Read More

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Jamaica records first case of Monkeypox virus

ed — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:44:24 +0000

Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed that Jamaica has recorded its first case of the Monkeypox virus. He told a news conference today that the patient is a male who recently travelled from the United Kingdom and had visited a public health facility on Tuesday having arrived on the island some five days earlier. Read More

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Jamaica Has Removed All Covid Testing Rules for Travelers

ed — Thu, 12 May 2022 20:20:05 +0000

Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers. International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island. Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear a mask in public places. “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present Read More

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