Monday, November 25, 2024

Health

Work on Barbuda’s Hospital To Be Completed In February 2020

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Construction work on the Hannah Thomas Hospital has been making steady progress and officials believe, with the changes made, the hospital may be completed...

MSJMC Appoints New Consultant Neurologist, Gaden Osbourne

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Gaden Osborne MD, a board-certified neurologist, has been appointed by Mount St John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) as Consultant Neurologist. According to a release from MSJMC,...

Antigua Discusses National Health Insurance At Stakeholders Symposium

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Health, Wellness and the Environment Minister-Molwyn Joseph is positive that the coming National Health Insurance will take the country to higher heights. The Health Minister...

Government Will Cover Young Lyrics’ Medical Expenses

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The Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Medical Benefits Scheme will be covering the full cost of the heart surgery for Lennard “Young...

Antigua & Barbuda Launches Non Communicable Diseases Registry

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has embarked on a PAHO sponsored NCD Registry to be implemented in Antigua and Barbuda. The...

Trinidadian Ophthalmologist To Perform Surgeries At The Hospital

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Health Officials have named a new Ophthalmologist for Antigua and Barbuda after signing a contract on Wednesday with Trinidad Eye Hospital. The partnership, which was...

Health ministers agree on eliminating more than 30 communicable diseases

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Ministers of health, including those from the Caribbean, agreed on a collective approach to eliminate more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions in...

Over 300 Residents To Receive Prescription Glasses After Attending The Free Eye Care Mission

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According to Sandals Foundation, some 320 people were found to be in need of prescription glasses at the free eye care mission hosted by...

PANCAP director urges faith leaders to show more commitment towards dealing with stigma and...

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The Director, Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS, (PANCAP), Dereck Springer, Monday urged faith leaders to help fight against the stigma and discrimination...

Medical Benefits Scheme commits to Prostate Health

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For the second year, the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) has partnered with the Lions Club of Antigua’s flagship annual Prostate Screening programme. The support from...

‘Sassy’ In Trinidad For Medical Assistance

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The family of Ava Sassy McKenize announced over the weekend that the radio personality and entertainer received government assistance to seek medical care in...

Baby With Stage Four Cancer Recovering After Surgery

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The surgery done on a bay with stage four cancer was successful, the health ministry has reported. Word out of Cuba is that young Micah...

MSJMC Hosts First Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Program in Antigua

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Twelve (12) nurses will form the class of the first Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Nurse Program in Antigua at Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC). This eleven (11) month certificate program is...