The Clarendon Health Services (CHS) in Clarendon has benefitted from more than $4 million in donation, from Custos Rotulorum of Clarendon, Hon. William ‘Billy’ Shagoury, to support the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WASHINGTON,– A new study by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has found that alcohol consumption has been responsible for an average 85,000 deaths annually during a three-year period in the Americas, including the Caribbean.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, -The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to citizens to guard themselves against the current surge in new COVID-19 cases by following the national guidelines and avoiding large gatherings.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia,– The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it is working with a coalition of international organizations “in a move of unparalleled cooperation and collaboration” to address the issues around hesitancy and disparities, that exist with vaccine allocation, primarily in Africa and the Caribbean.

HAMILTON, Bermuda,– Premier David Burt has called a Cabinet meeting for Sunday to consider whether further law changes are necessary to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 in Bermuda, which has recorded 370 new cases in the space of just five days.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has announced that all staff at quarantine facilities for incoming passengers will soon have to be vaccinated, as part of the government’s plan to protect citizens from a community outbreak of COVID-19.

The 4th annual South Florida Fertility Expo Looks to Elevate The Conversation of Fertility While Providing Information and Resources.

HOLLYWOOD, Fl.  —  The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, LLC (FSCDR), which is a stand-alone, community-based medical and research practice, recently opened a new flagship location and six satellite locations. The new flagship location is located at 1685 S. State Road 7, Unit 4, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, – Cuba is the only country in Latin America and the Caribbean developing COVID-19 vaccines. There has been interest in these vaccines within the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In Jamaica, there have been calls for the Government to explore the possibilities with Cuba and it was reported recently that Suriname wants to take a Cuban vaccine. There is long-standing cooperation between CARICOM and Cuba. There is a CARICOM/Cuba trade agreement.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,– Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has called upon developed countries to make an interim supply of vaccines available to the Caribbean region,.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, – Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says he is anticipating a greater turnout for the upcoming island-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitzes, as additional stakeholders come on board to assist in encouraging more persons to get inoculated.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) and Leadership Broward Class XXXIX’s team Operation Smile hosted Spread Smiles and Bee Happy, a family-friendly, dental-themed parade in February.