WASHINGTON, DC – Several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors, according to the latest report released Monday by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The tourist resort town of Negril to the west of here, which has been without a functioning ambulance for months, is expected to receive a repaired unit this week.
WASHINGTON, DC - Guyana is the lone Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country expected to continue benefitting from the renewed partnership between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the governments of the two countries.
LYON, France – The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arboviral diseases is a direct indicator of how environmental changes are reshaping global public health.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has launched a comprehensive “Health After Action Review” (AAR) in the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa last October that officials say marks a pivotal step in strengthening the country’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery systems.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping is calling for stronger surveillance system amid on going efforts to deal with the impact of rare diseases on small and developing countries.
Broward HealthPoint, in partnership with the City of Lauderhill, recently hosted a Stay Healthy Together community wellness event that brought together more than 600 community members for a day of health services, education and community support.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining significant progress in health security, disease elimination, digital transformation, and the strengthening of health systems across the Americas, including the Caribbean.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government on Monday said that Cuba had withdrawn its medical brigade programme even as Georgetown was in talks with Havana on the issue.
BELMOPAN, Belize - The Belize government has launched a new initiative aimed at curbing the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The leader of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding says he is not convinced over the reasons offered by the Jamaica government for ending the decades old Cuban health brigade programme here.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The opposition People’s National Party’s (PNP) spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.
