Dominicans are being cautioned to be on the alert for a possible outbreak of gastroenteritis. The Ministry of Health last week issued a health bulletin informing the public of an increase in the reported cases of the illness.
Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is caused by [...]
A South Korean television network has accused Chinese pharmaceutical companies of grinding up dead babies and selling it as stamina-enhancing pills, according to a South Korean television network.
The documentary team from SBS TV, formerly known as Seoul Broadcasting Station, reported on the gruesome practice about two weeks ago.
They were able to track down a hospital [...]
The Health Promotion Unit in the Ministry of Health, last week coordinated the training of over forty five (45) Diabetics and caregivers from the Portsmouth Health District in the Management of Diabetic Foot.
The training components included theoretical sessions on foot care, signs of foot problems basic information on the disease and practical foot care demonstration. [...]
On July 14 and 15, 2011, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will be conducting a two day workshop on “Risk Communication in Health” as well as a one (1) day workshop on “Cholera Case Management”. The Ministry will also be further developing plans for addressing any [...]
National Security Minister Charles Savarin is said to be recuperating satisfactorily in Martinique after having undergone cardiac surgery at the La Meynard Hospital last month.
A delegation which included Culture Minister Justina Charles and Cabinet Secretary Felix Gregoire visited Savarin over the weekend and reported that the Minister was doing well and in high spirits.
Savarin was [...]
Dominica, will host the second symposium of the Caribbean Spa and Wellness Association (C-SWA) on marketing strategies from July 12 – 13, 2011 at the Fort Young Hotel. The destination was selected for this regional meeting following a team effort from the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and C-SWA [...]
National Security Minister Charles Savarin is said to be recuperating at a hospital in Martinique following surgery on Saturday in the French island.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit did not elaborate on the nature of the surgery but said Savarin is expected to remain “in Martinique for some time to recover.”
Savarin was flown to Martinique last week [...]
The Ministry of Health has completed a one- year study of the Burden of Gastroenteritis Illness in Dominica. The study was conducted in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Ross University and with technical assistance from the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC). The methodology used was developed by the World Health Organization.
The objective [...]
News just in indicates that Security Minister the Hon. Charles Savarin was rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) a few moments ago. He was wheeled in from the La falaise Lab in downtown Roseau directly to the Casualty Department of the PMH.
It is not yet known what the problem might be or how [...]
Health officials here are expressing concern over the increasing incidence of lower extremity amputations resulting from complications with diabetes mellitus and are taking steps to address the situation.
Diabetic foot complications are leading causes of lower extremity amputation. Data from the Health information Unit reveals that Diabetes is the third leading cause of both morbidity and [...]
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