Diabetic limb amputations a major concern
The Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) is expressing deep concerns as it relates to the ...
Ross University makes donation to PMH
Increased staff satisfaction and an improvement in patient’s care are the expected outcomes ...
PMH to get Blood Refrigerator donation from Sickle Cells Cares Foundation
On Thursday June, 18th 2015, the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation will be holding an official ...
Zika Virus reaches Caribbean
The Caribbean region is now reporting its first case of the mosquito borne Zika Virus (ZIK-V). ...
Call for incorporating data on climate change
“There is need to incorporate global, national and regional data in climate change planning ...
MOH concerned over tobacco smoke exposure
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is expressing concerns over the exposure of non-smokers to the ...
Dominica under threat from vector-borne diseases
Officials are warning that there has been a re-emergence of vector-borne diseases in Dominica ...
Environmental Health Month 2015 to focus on food safety
This year the Environmental Health Department will celebrate Environmental Health Month from ...
Call for laws to punish those who hide child sexual crimes
As the discussion on child sexual abuse continues to rage in Dominica, Chief Medical Officer ...
Nurse calls for healthy lifestyle
Manager of Healthy Lifestyle and Corporate Wellness Services, Nurse Priscilla Prevost, is ...
MOH takes steps against new mosquito disease Zika
With news that another mosquito-borne disease, the Zika Virus (ZIKV), is threatening the ...
Portsmouth’s RFA Hospital gets $180,000 upgrade
Minister for Health Dr. Kenneth Darroux says an initiative by the Rotary Club of Portsmouth to ...
Food safety: more than just a health threat
Foodborne illnesses are one of the most common public health issues in the Caribbean region, ...
Dominica observes International Nurses Day
Dominica joins nurses across the globe in observing International Nurses Day on Tuesday. As ...
MOH reports progress in health care delivery
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Helen Royer is reporting that her Ministry has ...
Dominica to play major role in 68th World Health Assembly Meeting
Dominica will play a major role in the region’s approach to the 68th Meeting of the World ...
More training, more resources to help keep accident victims alive – Dr. Gerald Grell
Dean of the Clinical and Community Affairs of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Gerald ...
MOH gets tough on medical bill payments
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Environment Helen Royer has made it ...
New Marigot Hospital still on the cards – Darroux
A new hospital for Marigot is still on the cards because it is a policy decision of the ...
UPDATE: Shoppers concerned over recalled product in supermarkets
Dominica News Online has been reliably informed that authorities have begun an investigation ...
High Blood Pressure threatens the young
A health official is highlighting the prevalence of High Blood Pressure, referred to as the ...
Younger women being affected by breast cancer – health official
Acting Health Promotions Coordinator in the Ministry of Health, Alison Samuel has said Breast ...