Staying healthy
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio You’re probably sick of everyone and their brother telling you to be careful about this and watch out for that, so I am not going to add much to the discussion except a small…
April 7: PAHO Director leads media briefing on COVID-19 in the Americas
WHAT: Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and WHO Regional Director for the Americas will hold an information session on the rapidly evolving situation of COVID-19 in the Region of the Americas and PAHO’s response…
PAHO Director calls for private sector cooperation in COVID-19 response in the Americas
Washington, DC, April 3, 2020 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne, today called for the collaboration of the private sector with countries of Latin America and the Caribbean “in response to the tsunami…
PAHO appeals for $95 million to help Latin America and the Caribbean cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
Washington, DC, 2 April 2020 (PAHO) – A donor appeal from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking $94.8 million to fund priority public health measures to help countries in Latin American and the Caribbean face the 2019 coronavirus disease…
OECS and Massy stores partnership against COVID-19: Engaging the region’s private sector
Monday, April 6, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the sustainability of social and economic systems within the OECS, impacting the lives of approximately 1.4 million inhabitants. Recognizing these daunting circumstances and its mandate to support OECS Governments and citizens, the…
US: Navarro confirms argument with Fauci over Hydroxychloroquine
By Sandy Fitzgerald From Newsmax White House trade adviser Peter Navarro Monday confirmed reports of a heated argument between himself and Dr. Anthony Fauci over the weekend concerning the use of hydroxychloroquine while continuing to push for the use of…
Cayman: HSA Maternity allows for one accompanying person during labour
The HSA understands the importance of having a partner during the labouring process, and as we improve and augment staffing levels in coordination with the private sector, the temporary restriction on visitors to the Maternity will be lifted effective Monday…
Cayman: Faith Hospital open | COVID-19 patient isolates at home
The Health Services Authority wishes to inform the public that Faith Hospital is open and the confirmed positive COVID-19 individual in Cayman Brac is not an inpatient within the facility. The patient was seen in the dedicated flu clinic at…
Martin: Stories R US – Write about COVID-19 on the Islands
By Melissa Martin The future will find us looking back on the pandemic of 2020. Articles in newspapers will be archived. Children will grow up with school cancelation tales. Each individual will have a similar, yet a distinctive story about…
IPBC Monthly – April 2020
The IPBC team would like to thank our many friends and colleagues across the IP community during these exceptionally challenging times. The support and understanding we have received while adapting to recent developments have been truly overwhelming. The health and…







