International Thalassaemia Day 2020 is commemorated on May 8th of every year and is a blood disorder that is passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of haemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen). The disorder results in large numbers of red blood […]

Do you know your NUMBERS? With the stressors we face amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on blood pressure levels, especially for those who are hypertensive can be threatening. The World Hypertension League (WHL), annually promotes World Hypertension Day (WHD) which is celebrated on May 17th May and the theme for the past five years […]

INTERNATIONAL NURSES WEEK 2020 – BY MIRZA ALI Join us in celebrating International Nurses Week 2020 “A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health” – a special week dedicated to honour and appreciate the contributions of nurses and nursing to our world.  International Nurses Week 2020 is extra special as the whole year […]

Caribbean Mosquito Week is observed from 06th to 10th May 2020. This observance aims  to raise awareness about the relationship between mosquitoes, the environment and the diseases they transmit, specifically Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya Yellow Fever and Malaria. In this fight to decrease the mosquito breeding sites in our homes and communities we encourage keeping your […]

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL with the  ANOPHELES MOSQUITO An Exclusive Interview For World Malaria Day 2020 – by Anastacia Ramroop Let’s get better acquainted with the infamous Anopheles Mosquito (AM) Q: Tell us about your key characteristics? AM:  I am a simple female, my body is dark brown and black with a long thin tube for […]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work –  Stop The Pandemic: Safety And Health At Work Can Save Lives!  This year, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) will utilize the World Day for Safety and Health at Work held on April 28, 2020 to focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at […]

Between April 25 and May 2, 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners will celebrate the 18th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas with the slogan “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” This year’s campaign wants to bring to mind the love people have for their children, themselves, and their communities; the trust in vaccines´ ability to […]

Pregnant women who have been advised to self-isolate should stay indoors and avoid contact with others for fourteen (14) days. People who are advised to self-isolate should maintain proper hand-washing hygiene, wash with soap and water for 20 seconds regularly.   For women who are advised to self-isolate, the guidance currently recommends to: Not go […]

Healthcare workers are at the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. During this time, your job may require changes in your usual work activities. It is important that you practice healthy eating to maintain your own personal health and well-being which would then enable you to provide quality health care for all. Here are some […]

Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems.