Superbug resistant to ALL antibiotics reaches Europe
By Ben Spencer Medical Correspondent from The Daily Mail UK Danish patient becomes infected with untreatable form of salmonella that is ‘probably already in Britain’ The patient’s current state of health cannot be disclosed, scientists say But they fear this…
Type 1 Diabetes patients receive educational tour at Cayman Islands’ Health City
Health City Cayman Islands recently held a tour of the hospital for young Type 1 Diabetes patients and their families. The tour included a discussion with medical staff, including Paediatric Endocrinologist, Dr Deepa Subramonian and Registered Dietitian, Stellerie Noyons. The…
Suicide prevention symposium in Cayman Islands
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) held its 2nd Caribbean Regional Symposium in Grand Cayman, beginning Thursday (3 December, 2015) through Saturday (5 December 2015). Protecting our Youth: Suicide Prevention in the Caribbean Region, was the theme of the…
The Editor speaks: Disability
Thursday (3) was International day of persons with disabilities”. In the address from Cayman Islands premier, Alden McLaughlin, on this Day he said, “It is important to note that all of us either are or will become disabled to one…
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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association urges United Nations Conference to support Caricom position on climate change
From Hospitality Net THE CARIBBEAN — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on the global community to support CARICOM’s position advocating for a cap on the world’s temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Centigrade as part of their…
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Health City Cayman Islands credited for saving Jamaican businesswoman
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Health City Cayman Islands, the vision of renowned heart surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Devi Shetty and his medical team is being credited for saving Jamaican businesswoman, Cluthild Spencer’s life. Cluthild Spencer is giving thanks for the lifesaving…
Cayman Islands Public Health Issues Updated Alert for Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus
Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez has received updated notification from the International Health Regulation (IHR) Focal Point in the UK and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the continued circulation of the Zika Virus in the…
CARIBBEAN: Region in efforts to prevent bird flu from wiping out poultry industry
By Caribbean 360 From St Lucia News Online CARIBBEAN 360 – Agricultural officials are pushing for heightened biosecurity on poultry farms across the region in a bid to prevent avian influenza – better known as bird flu – from wiping…
Cutting edge therapy for Psoriasis patients now available In the Caribbean
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects around 140 million people worldwide. It’s more frequent between the ages of 15 and 25, but may develop at any age and highly impacts the quality of life. Several types of psoriasis…
Today [Dec 3] is International Day of Persons with Disabilities/Civil service wears yellow
Turning Yellow for International Disability Day Dressed in yellow, members of various civil service departments were joined by students and teachers from the Lighthouse School to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, 3rd December 2015. The…
