GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says approximately 5, 100 people die annually in the Caribbean from HIV-related causes and that one-third of the HIV cases are identified in advanced stage.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A new study has found a continuing high incidence of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco use by Jamaicans over the past seven years.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says starting in the first quarter of 2025, through its Regional Revolving Funds, that it will provide countries of the Americas, including the Caribbean, with affordable access to the vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a leading cause of pediatric hospitalization and death from respiratory infections during the first six months of life.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is on Thursday, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the certification of the eradication of “wild poliovirus” transmission in the Region of the Americas, including the Caribbean.
Jamaica’s Honourary Consul in Philadelphia Mr. Christopher Chaplin has lauded the members of the Caribbean Medical Missions (CMM) for their over twenty years of service to the Caribbean.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Bridging the gap between new HIV science and providing quality service delivery to communities will be the focus of the regional workshop titled “Uniting Science and Communities to Accelerate HIV Response in the Caribbean”, which will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, on Monday and Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological update on Oropouche virus disease (OROV), highlighting the importance of strengthening diagnosis, clinical management, prevention and vector control measures in the Americas, including the Caribbean.
WASHINGTON, DC - Trinidad and Tobago is the only Caribbean country named by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which is assisting 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) strengthen ethics in health research.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says eight Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are to benefit from the second round of funding under its Pandemic Fund (PF).
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, has been elected as President of Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Executive Committee for a one-year term.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Health authorities say that over the past few weeks several adults and children in St. Kitts-Nevis have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis (AGE), a common infectious disease syndrome marked by irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Arnos Vale, St. Vincent – The groundbreaking ceremony for a new ‘green’ hospital in St. Vincent and the Grenadines took place in Arnos Vale on Saturday, with Health Minister Jimmy Prince announcing that the new facility will revolutionize the medical landscape.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has awarded Haitian medical practitioner, Dr. Jean-Patrick Alfred, of Haiti, with the PAHO Award for Management and Leadership in Health Services 2024.
