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Healthcare in the Caribbean

After Cholera Outbreaks in Haiti and Cuba, Dominica Prepares "Just in Case"

By the Caribbean Journal staff Following high-profile cholera outbreaks in Haiti and Cuba in the last two years, Dominica says its Ministry of Health is being “proactive” in defending the country against a potential outbreak. There are no indications of the disease on the island, however. “We are prepared as far as cholera is concerned,” […]

Healthcare in the Caribbean

Haiti's Sophia Martelly, in Washington, Urges Regional AIDS Response

Above: Sophia Martelly (right) in Washington (Photo: OFL) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly arrived in Washington Monday to attend the 19th International AIDS Conference. Martelly, who is being hosted in Washington by Haiti Ambassador to the United States Paul Altidor, highlighted the importance of “fair treatment and respect” for infected […]

Healthcare in the Caribbean

St Lucia, Brazil Strengthening Ties

By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil is stepping up its cooperation with the government of St Lucia, buoyed by a trade volume of around $3 billion per year between the two countries. The two countries have negotiated for the deployment of technical teams from Brazil to St Lucia next month, a visit which will look […]

Haiti's Sophia Martelly, in Washington, Urges Regional AIDS Response

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of Cuba and Norway have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at implementing Norwegian aid donations to Haiti, according to the Norwegian Embassy in Havana. The agreement was signed last week by Norwegian Ambassador to Cuba John Peter Opdahl, Cuban Vice Minister of Public Health Marcia Cobas […]

Grenada Seeks Partner for New Hospital

Above: St George’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government is looking for a partner on a proposed new hospital on the island. Grenada has officially launched the international tender process to identify a partner for the new Grenada General Hospital, which would replace the existing St George’s General Hospital. The project would […]

Haiti's Sophia Martelly Visits Leogane, Surveys Health Care Conditions

Above: Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly with Dr Erns David, the resident doctor of the Georges Gauvin hospital in Grand-Goave (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly made a visit to Leogane this weekend, highlighted by a visit to the Lifeline Christian Mission. Martelly’s visit included trips to the municipalities […]

Cayman Issues Travel Advisory for Cuba, Citing Cholera Outbreak

Above: Cayman Brac By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands has issued a travel advisory concerning Cuba following a cholera outbreak in that country, according to Cayman’s Public Health Department. The advisory, issued by Cayman’s Medical Officer of Health Dr Kiran Kumar, recommends travel to Cuba only an essential basis. Cayman is a frequent […]

Jamaica Plans Health Tourism Expansion

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is planning to expand its health tourism offerings, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. Improving the niche tourism market could help improve Jamaica’s health care and create jobs, he said. “The poor will actually benefit from what would be centres of excellence created here in Jamaica to do […]

Haiti, United States Sign Framework Agreement on Health Strategy

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and United States Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten have signed into effect a partnership framework aimed at supporting Haiti’s health strategy. The agreement looks to advance Haiti’s ownership and oversight of an “adaptable and self-correcting public health […]

US Virgin Islands Delegate Hails Supreme Court Health Care Ruling

Above: the US Supreme Court (Photo: Franz Jantzen) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen is hailing the decision by the US Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. The act was effectively upheld by a 5-4 vote; Chief Justice John Roberts found that […]

Mental Health Issues in Haiti

 By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor The 2010 earthquake in Haiti has led to the development of several organizations created by Haitians for the purpose of addressing the mental health needs of Haitians in Haiti and abroad.  This report provides a summary of these organizations and their overall missions and objectives. L’association Haïtienne de Psychologie (AHPsy) […]