In a shot across the bow directed at world powers like the United States, Prime Minister Andrew Holness cast Jamaica’s mass vaccination of more than 75,000 people over four days as a […]
Jamaica: ‘TRAGEDY TO HUMANITY’
Suriname: Interdisciplinary medical law committee installed
The Interdisciplinary Medical Law Commission was installed at the Ministry of Health on April 7 by Health Minister Amar Ramadhin. This committee will, among other things, deal with the new GP training. The University […]
Suriname: National Coordination Team holds vaccination day at Wanica Regional Hospital
The National Coordination Team COVID-19 vaccination is organizing a large vaccination day at the Wanica Regional Hospital (RZW) on behalf of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the business community, a […]
Bahamas: REST ASSURED: Wells, Ministry of Health assure Bahamas’ vaccine doses meet “all standards”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Renward Wells said yesterday that the suspension of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines in some European countries represents a near-zero occurrence statistically, while the Ministry of […]
Jamaica: ‘Young bud nuh know storm’
Young vaccine naysayers have been warned to learn at the feet of elders about the benefits of inoculation to Jamaica following devastating outbreaks in the 1980s that crippled the society. That advice […]
Trinidad & Tobago: Yellow Fever Alert: Monkeys test positive
The Ministry of Health is urging the public to get vaccinated against yellow fever after the virus was detected in monkeys in South Trinidad. In a release yesterday, the ministry said there […]
Suriname:Ramadhin: “Hoarding for a weekend lockdown makes no sense”
Hoarding and causing a rush to shop is not necessary for the weekend lockdown, according to Health Minister Amar Ramadhin. He emphasized that this is only a weekend. “There is no rush […]
Dominican Republic: Expanding social health protection to migrant women
Santo Domingo [PRESS RELEASE].– The USAID’s Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS) LAC Activity will work with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and other government agencies in the […]
Suriname: No dispensations or waivers for upcoming holidays
The government will issue an official advice regarding the upcoming holidays. With regard to the year-end closing, there will first be talks in a government context. In any case, no government dispensations or exemptions […]
Grenada in preparation for gradual reopening of cruise industry in 2021
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is continuing to implement key strategic cruise business actions in preparation for the safe and gradual resumption of the industry. One of these actions is the completion […]
