ECS International https://ecsii.com/ ECS International, ECSII, Healthcare Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ecsii.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-1-e14442028662682-32x32.png ECS International https://ecsii.com/ 32 32 Cayman: The Wellness Capital of the Caribbean https://ecsii.com/cayman-the-wellness-capital-of-the-caribbean/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:24 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5872 Repost-By Cayman Compass contributor Melissa Quinn -13 April 2026 The mineral pool at Watermark, Grand Cayman The Cayman Islands has become the ultimate wellness destination within the Caribbean, offering access to cutting-edge technologies, luxurious treatments, refined services and the newest global health trends. With nearly 200 businesses operating across the Islands within the health, fitness Read More

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]]> President Ali Unveils Caribbean’s First Drone Healthcare Network https://ecsii.com/president-ali-unveils-caribbeans-first-drone-healthcare-network/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:34:08 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5792 Reprinted: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer 8-29-2025 Guyana is moving ahead with a bold plan to use drones for delivering blood and other urgent medical supplies across the country. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the system will be running nationwide within six months. It will help save lives by cutting delays in getting blood Read More

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]]> How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’ https://ecsii.com/how-a-jamaican-student-invented-a-self-disinfecting-door-handle-for-hospitals-design-that-fits-reality/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:11:05 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5783 Reprinted: The Guardian, 8-12-2025 Today, Rayvon Stewart’s model is celebrated as a symbol of the Caribbean’s growing science and technology talent pool When the Jamaican university student Rayvon Stewart invented a workable model for a door handle that could disinfect itself after every touch, it was hailed as a potential gamechanger for hospitals, hotels and Read More

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]]> 3 Caribbean countries eliminate mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis https://ecsii.com/3-caribbean-countries-eliminate-mother-to-child-transmissions-of-hiv-and-syphilis/ Mon, 19 May 2025 20:09:17 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5773 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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]]> As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back https://ecsii.com/as-ai-nurses-reshape-hospital-care-human-nurses-are-pushing-back/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:24:49 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5763 Reprinted: AP 3-16-2025 The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease — Read More

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]]> New Trends in the Caribbean’s Health & Wellness Sector https://ecsii.com/new-trends-in-the-caribbeans-health-wellness-sector/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:02:00 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5746 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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]]> How to Make Healthcare With AI More Equitable https://ecsii.com/how-to-make-healthcare-with-ai-more-equitable/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:05:22 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5738 Reprinted: Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, 1-20-2025 Artificial intelligence has the potential to deliver unprecedented value in healthcare, but the same equity challenges that persist in other areas of healthcare must be addressed in the world of AI as well, noted Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, in a presentation at the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s 2024 Global Gastroenterology and Read More

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]]> Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States? https://ecsii.com/is-public-quality-healthcare-possible-in-the-united-states/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:54:23 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5729 Reprinted: Peoples Dispatch, 12-17-2024 Healthcare workers in the US have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all. People in the US pay billions towards the health insurance industry, yet many in the healthcare field believe that this industry does little to Read More

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]]> Transforming Challenges into Action: Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Latin America and the Caribbean https://ecsii.com/transforming-challenges-into-action-advancing-universal-health-coverage-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:15:57 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5723 Investment in robust, resilient, and equitable health systems not only improves the quality of life for millions of people but also strengthens human capital and contributes to the region’s sustainable economic development. Visiting the doctor can be daunting. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this experience often involves more than just confronting personal fears—such as Read More

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]]> The Wellness Travel Boom: Where the Opportunities Are https://ecsii.com/the-wellness-travel-boom-where-the-opportunities-are/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:28:35 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=5717 Reprinted: Skift, 11-21-24 Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage. With global travel restricted during the pandemic, many turned inward, adopting routines centered on diet, exercise, and mindfulness. And even as travel returned, this Read More

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