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CARPHA and Vital Strategies Sign New Agreement to Strengthen …

WEBThe Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW), Jamaica, to strengthen cancer surveillance …

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Health Minister optimistic despite challenges at health centres

WEBThe main challenge highlighted was a severe shortage of staff to man the operation of all clinics. Other challenges include: insufficient tools to get the job done; …

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Psychiatrist shares vision for modern mental health care facility in

WEBShe further noted, “Mental health in modern times is managed in the medical facility so theoretically there should be a ward or a unit in Sir Lester Bird Medical …

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‘Growing mental health crisis’ among nation’s youth

WEBBy Elesha George [email protected] An experienced psychiatrist has raised urgent concerns about a growing mental health crisis among the …

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Residents encouraged to make lifestyle changes to combat effects …

WEBBy Orville Williams [email protected] Residents in Antigua and Barbuda who are afflicted with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are being encouraged to make …

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Spotlight on primary healthcare as regional officials …

WEBSpotlight on primary healthcare as regional officials meet in Antigua. 19 October 2022. 0. 333. The conference officially opened yesterday (Photos by Carlena Knight) - Advertisement -. By Carlena

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Plans to construct new mental hospital in the pipeline

[email protected]. Plans are underway to construct a new state-of-the-art mental hospital in Antigua and Barbuda. This was revealed by …

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Increased MBS contributions possible for proposed National …

WEBMoreover, Minister of Health Molwyn Joseph also explained that the MBS will not run parallel to the NHIP, but it will essentially “evolve into a National Health …

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Stress: The silent killer. A message from the Heart and …

WEBDr Monica Osborne-Stevens, of MOS Medical in Old Parham Road, is the latest health professional to join the Foundation. She reports a sharp increase in the number of patients who are suffering

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New polyclinic for Villa and Point unveiled

WEBPlans to make health care in Antigua and Barbuda more accessible have moved a step forward with the welcoming of the Blackburn Polyclinic. The Villa and Point community will benefit from the new

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Pan American Health Organization supports Cold Chain …

WEBThe Ministry of Health extends its gratitude to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for providing a cold chain expert to conduct a comprehensive …

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More Psychologists needed in Antigua and Barbuda

WEB448. Psychologists are the among the behavioral health professionals greatly needed to meet a growing demand for services in Antigua and Barbuda, …

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PAHO Director wants small island state leaders to tackle pertinent

WEBThe Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, has challenged Antigua and Barbuda and other small island developing states …

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Association of Mental Health Counsellors launched, aims to …

WEBAfter identifying the existing gaps within the mental health counselling field, they set forward to bridge those gaps and in 2021 they held a consultation with the …

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Health Ministry’s press conference into Clarevue death left more

WEBThat was the question on many lips yesterday in the wake of a turbulent press conference organised by the Ministry of Health following the tragic death of young …

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Lecturer makes case for National Workplace Wellness Policy

WEB“In Antigua, there is an NCD Strategic Plan or National Health Policy 2012 – 2016, but a National Workplace Wellness Policy is different because … health and …

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Health and wellness coach Keisha Schahaff and daughter prepare …

WEBBy Robert A Emmanuel [email protected] Since winning the tickets for the trip of a lifetime, Keisha Schahaff, the former flight attendant and health and wellness …

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With over 60 percent adherence rate, A&B sees uptick in HIV/AIDS

WEBAccording to Hannays, there has been a 30 percent reduction in new cases being reported at both public and private health facilities in the Latin American and …

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Glanvilles Polyclinic set to open in mid-January 2022

WEB578. Health Minister Sir Molywn Joseph has confirmed that government officials are looking towards middle of 2022 for the opening of the Glanvilles Polyclinic, …

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International tribunal wants government to stop vaccinating …

WEBThe Natural and Common Law Tribunal for Public Health and Justice comprises doctors and health practitioners who claim that the Covid-19 vaccine …

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COP28 “Signals” alone from World Leaders will not protect …

WEBHealth organizations also noted the events and activities at COP28 that elevated a focus on people’s health for the first time at a COP, including the COP28 …

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Antigua and Barbuda validates National Agricultural Health and …

WEBRecognising the importance of having a strong policy framework to modernise their Agricultural Health and Food Safety (AHFS) systems, Antigua and …

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