RDPS students march to spread awareness of Dementia, Alzheimer
The Dominica Dementia Foundation in collaboration with the Roosevelt Douglas Primary School ...
1 in 20 deaths globally is result of alcohol use – WHO
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that one in 20 deaths around the ...
Minister for Health and Social Services pledges to become a Dementia Friend
Friday, September 21, 2018, is World Alzheimer’s Day. The theme for this year’s World ...
Award-winning American videographer receives new knees in the Cayman Islands
CAYMAN ISLANDS (September 15, 2018) – Award-winning American videographer Tim Blanton can ...
Stroke the leading cause of death in Dominica data shows
Data from the Ministry of Health shows that Cardiovascular Disease, commonly known as ...
Dominicans to benefit from OECS health services agreement with French islands
Access to medical facilities in the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe is expected to ...
PAHO calls for increased vaccination coverage
Dominican-born Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, ...
Nurse launches programme to empower individuals in Kalinago Territory
Annette Thomas-Sanford, of Natari Care Services and a registered nurse in Sineku in the ...
DPSU plans to meet next week with Health officials to address nurses’ concerns
General Secretary of the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), Thomas Letang, has said a ...
Mobile metal compactor to be used in clearing Post-Maria debris
General Manager of the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), Florian ...
COMMENTARY: The National Health Commission, My Reflections.
I was initially disappointed when I missed the 11am appointment to a hearing with the newly ...
CARPHA concludes risk of getting Zika in the Caribbean low at this time
Zika is a mosquito-borne diseasePort-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, August 13, 2018: The ...
All Saints Medical School holds first White Coat ceremony after Hurricane Maria
Over 20 medical students of the All Saints University School of Medicine received their White ...
Ross did not contribute 30% of GDP says Ambassador Henderson
Dominica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Vince Henderson, has refuted ...
DNA rejects accusations by Health Minister; threatens legal action
The Dominica Nurses Association (DNA) has denied accusations made by Health minister, Dr. ...
Dominican appointed Dean of Ross University but Ross’s return still uncertain
Dominican Pediatrician, Dr. Rhonda McIntyre, has been appointed Dean of Ross University School ...
World Population Day 2018 (July 11) highlights family planning as a human right
World Population 2018 is being observed today with the theme: “Family Planning is a Human ...
List of 2018 Hurricane Shelters
Dominica is once again facing the prospect of being hit by a tropical weather system. On ...
New medical center to use nuclear technology to treat diseases in Caribbean
The €8.9-million Guadeloupe Center of Molecular Imaging (CIMGUA) officially opened on ...
Nurses under attack on the job; DNA concerned
The Dominica Nurses Association (DNA) is expressing concern over what it said is the increasing ...
Dominicans encouraged to support Blood Donor Drive
In observance of World Blood Donor Day, which is being celebrated today, the Princess Margaret ...
COMMENTARY: Local doctor wants objective look at marijuana
EDITOR’s NOTE: In light of the public attention which the issue of the ...