Transform Global Health is an initiative to improve the state of healthcare globally
Men’s Health Matters! Trinidad and Tobago was the first country in the world to mark November 19th as International Men’s Day, when Dr Jerome Teelucksingh of the University of the West Indies organized the event at Families In Action, Port of Spain, in 1999. It began as a celebration of the positive male role models […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Trinidad and Tobago, accounting for 21.6% of all new cases at the National Radiotherapy Centre in St James in 2018 (NWRHA Cancer Registry Annual Report). Amongst women specifically, it accounted for 43.7% of all new cases of cancers in women in 2018 (NWRHA Cancer Registry Annual […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the following diseases: “head and neck” cancers [i.e.mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinus, salivary glands] cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva cancer of the penis cancer of the anus genital warts These cancers are life-threatening. If not identified early, these malignant cancers will lead to premature death. While genital warts are treatable, […]
Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD/IUD) are small (<4cm), ‘T-shaped’, flexible, plastic items. These can be inserted into a woman’s uterus via the vagina for pregnancy prevention. IUCD are one type of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). IUD do not protect against Human Immunocompromised Virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted infection (STI). INSERTION PROCESS The procedure is readily performed […]
The NWRHA has embarked on a series of preventative health interventions which are community-based and approach health in a holistic manner through empowering individuals to improve their health. This Sunday 20th October at the Port-of-Spain Central Market, Beetham Highway, the NWRHA will be observing a Breast Cancer Awareness health fair. At our health fairs, we […]
This year, the international community celebrates World Sight Day on the 10th of October. On this day we are called to closely examine issues related to eye health, and what we can do to preserve the vision of people here in Trinidad and Tobago. Worldwide, from an estimated global population of 7.3 billion: 36 million […]
For some mothers breastfeeding can be quite a challenge. It is important to recognize that you are not alone. Below are some tips on the common problems you may encounter while breastfeeding and how to manage them. Do not be afraid to ask for help if you are having difficulty with breastfeeding. There are many […]
The Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) is a collaborative surveillance project designed to help countries measure and assess the behavioral risk factors and protective factors in 10 key areas among young people. The key topics addressed by the survey are: alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, sexual […]
Monthly breast self-examination is important as the woman gets to know her own body and will be able to tell if something is different. It should be done once a month, for those women still having a period do the examination about seven to ten days after your period since at that time there will likely […]
This October 1st 2019, the World commemorates International Day of Older Persons with the theme “The Journey to Age Equality”. Our experienced persons have contributed immensely to society and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. These persons continue to significant contribute and their age should not be a reason for society to […]
