UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations says its Pan-American Health Organization’s (PAHO) representative in Haiti, Dr. Oscar Barreneche, has warned that the health system in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is “on the brink” and “crippled by escalating violence”.
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says Latin America and the Caribbean (LC) has reported 9.3 million cases of dengue so far this year, twice the number of cases reported in all of 2023.
CAYMAN ISLANDS – The Radiation Oncology Centre at Health City Camana Bay in the Cayman Islands has announced the introduction of Brachytherapy (BT) for cervical cancer treatment, providing a cutting-edge option for women affected by this prevalent gynecological cancer.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana is now the leading kidney transplant country within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), according to Advisor to the Minister of Health and Guyana’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr Leslie Ramsammy.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has reached a deal with United States-based company for the sale of the Cancer Center Eastern Caribbean (CCEC).
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The first pediatric liver resection was performed here on Thursday, May 23, on an 18-month-old female patient who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive pediatric liver cancer known as hepatoblastoma.
WASHINGTON, DC – A new World Health Organization (WHO) report says new syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 years increased by 30 percent between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas, including the Caribbean.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The Ministry of Health has signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with a number of healthcare providers to ramp up Cervical Cancer testing and promote eye care among the vulnerable.
During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Lloyd Bent, a 77-year-old patient at Broward Health, reflected on his recent battle with skin cancer. The seasoned insurance professional was eager to share his story about the importance of being prepared for life’s unexpected challenges.
MIAMI, FL – St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says the new JNF General Hospital in his twin island Federation will serve as a cornerstone of his administration’s vision to position the country as a hub of medical excellence within the Caribbean region.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Health officials in the British Virgin Islands say they are taking proactive steps to avoid a measles outbreak in the territory.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica says there were no nationals suffering from a rare blood clot that has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine that had been used to help countries worldwide deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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