New PAHO Director will promote universal health coverage, make “health a driving force for change”
Washington, D.C., 31 January 2013 – Dr. Carissa F. Etienne took office today as the new ...
DR. CORY: Sugar piling up excess weight
A new inclusive study published by the British Medical Journal investigated the link between ...
Dr. Carissa Etienne to be inaugurated as PAHO Director General
Dominican, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, will be inaugurated as Director General of the Pan American ...
VOSH wraps up mission in Dominica
The 19th annual VOSH Mission, which provides eyecare to the less fortunate, entered its last ...
Don’t buy black market salt fish authorities warn
Citizens are being discouraged from purchasing salt fish, also known as codfish, on the black ...
DR. CORY: Take-aways linked to asthma and eczema
New research has found that eating highly processed convenience foods can lead to an increased ...
HEALTH ADVISORY: Flu warning
The United States is reporting a significant increase in persons seeking attention in their ...
VOSH to provide eye care to less fortunate January 14 to 17
The Rotary Club of Dominica, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, once again welcomed ...
Acute Psychiatric Unit to host concert Sunday
The Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) of the Princess Margaret Hospital will be hosting its 12 ...
Stakeholders address environment condition in Roseau
Several stakeholders have partnered to create public awareness of the illegal disposal of waste ...
New lung cancer vaccine developed in Cuba
Cuba’s Centre for Molecular Immunology (CIM) has patented a new therapeutic lung cancer ...
Health minister warns against bed sores
Nurses have been given a stern warning from their boss about the issue of bed sores at the ...
Substance abuse a public health concern – Timothy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a speech given by Health Minister, Julius Timothy, to mark Drug ...
New equipment for PMH in 2013
Health Minister Julius Timothy has said that the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) will benefit ...
Alcoholism, a big concern – Drug Abuse Prevention Unit
The Drug Abuse Prevention Unit says alcoholism is the biggest concern facing the unit at this ...
Disposal and control of garbage during Christmas
It’s the Christmas season, a time of joy and laughter and reuniting with love ones. It’s a ...
Butchers encouraged to excercise hygienic practices
Dominica’s Chief Environmental Health Officer, Anthony Scotland, has urged butchers on the ...
Eating for the season
Eating for the season is a challenge. There are many invitations to parties, dinners and fetes. ...
President lauds PMH
President of Dominica, His Excellency, Eluid Williams, has lauded the Princess Margaret ...
PAHO celebrates its 110th anniversary
The Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] this week marks the 110th anniversary of its ...
Steps taken to develop an environmental health policy
Stakeholders on Wednesday morning attended a workshop to begin the initial planning of an ...
Dr. Cory: Outbreaks of novel coronavirus
A deadly new strain of coronavirus has been identified that is similar to the SARS virus. ...