NEW YORK, New York – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the global non-profit, FIND on Wednesday signed an agreement to expand access to essential medical diagnostic tests in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, Wednesday expressed concern at the possibility of a dengue outbreak as the island records an increase in suspected cases.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew Wednesday called on all stakeholders to adopt an integrated approach in the response to non-communicable diseases (NCD) as the twin island Federation joins the international community in observing “Global Week for Action on NCDs”.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Access to swift and efficient medical attention for minor health issues is now available for patients with the opening of the Eureka Labs Urgent Care Clinic and Pharmacy, a first-of-its kind to be established in Guyana.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Secretariat of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has reiterated its commitment to continue working closely with Member States, institutions, and other health partners to promote and advocate for health policies that will promote healthier communities for all citizens in the region.

Dr. James Roach is on a mission to help more trauma patients have access to a potentially lifesaving and relatively simple treatment – a whole blood transfusion – before they arrive at the hospital.

Some say men have a habit of refusing to ask for help, especially when it comes to confronting medical or mental health issues they may be experiencing.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – More than a month after it was forced to shut down its operations when gunmen entered its hospital in Tabarre, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced that it had resumed its activities in Haiti.

WASHINGTON, DC – Suriname has been named among eight countries that are adopting measures in line with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to protect the health of their populations from novel tobacco products.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Family Planning Board (NFPB) has embarked on a public education campaign aimed at building awareness and promoting the reduction of stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The new, state-of-the-art Health City Cayman Islands Radiation Oncology Centre in George Town is spearheading a transformative era in cancer care in the Caribbean.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana has activated a technical working group (TWG) as the country so far this year has recorded a total of 2,169 confirmed dengue cases with 11 deaths.