BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The regional advisor on Perinatal and Neonatal Health at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Pablo Durán, says significant challenges remain in terms of the coverage, quality, and equity in access to neonatal screening and early diagnosis in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Over 100,000 children in Guyana will now have their baseline health information permanently captured under the country’s expanding digital healthcare system.

CASTRIES,  St. Lucia – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre says health care in St. Lucia “ is extremely expensive” as the island launched a new initiative aimed at building a modern, accessible and sustainable healthcare system for its citizens.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica's government on Monday said it would enter into personal contracts with medical professionals from Cuba as it sought to modify its long-standing arrangement with Havana amid efforts by the United States to get Caribbean countries to stop their support of the Cuban medical brigade programme.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced that all citizens will be able to  benefit from eye care support through an expanded healthcare voucher programme.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica's government is renegotiating its medical cooperation programme with Cuba even as the United States ramped up pressure on Caribbean countries to end their relationship with Havana.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica's government says it plans to announce soon, changes to the Cuban medical workers programme here, saying it is  grateful nonetheless for Cuba’s contribution towards the island health system.

“The fall blues,” is how Tamika Jeanty describes the seasonal mood swings she experienced in her late 20s. Every October, she felt withdrawn, anxious, and lethargic, coping in silence until she spoke with her sister, Dr. Naomi Jeanty-Higgins.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) formalising their continued partnership.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has sought to reassure the public that Jamaica’s health system can adequately respond to the needs of burn victims.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has emphasized the importance of the health sector towards the socio-economic development of the twin island Federation as this year’s two -week edition of the United States Air Force Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) programme was launched here on Sunday.

ST. GEORGE’S , Grenada – Health authorities in Grenada on Tuesday said they are investigating several suspected cases of tuberculosis (TB)