Health

WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — For the first time, scientists have used human cells to make structures that mimic the earliest stages of development, which they say will pave the way for more research without […]

(CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Thursday announced what it described as “a first-of-its-kind initiative” that would help Latin American and Caribbean countries better compete to obtain lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines. “The instrument would […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (CMC) — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says salt reduction is one of the most cost-effective measures to lower the rate of heart disease and other non-communicable diseases […]

(CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Carissa F Etienne, on Wednesday welcomed the expansion of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the Americas, including the Caribbean. She also said […]

GENEVA, Switzerland — A senior World Health Organization official said that so-called vaccine passports for COVID-19 should not be used for international travel because of numerous concerns, including ethical considerations that coronavirus vaccines are not […]

NEW YORK, United States (AP) — Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations also say that […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr Carissa Etienne, says 28.7 million doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are slated for delivery to member countries through to May under the World Health Organization […]

The Government of Grenada has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that environmental considerations are part of the country’s development agenda. Government’s commitment is outlined in the country’s National Sustainable Development Plan which would guide the development […]