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Guyana: Subraj Foundation facilitates 16 more transplants at GPHC
Another bout of corneal transplant surgeries commenced yesterday at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC]. In fact, over the next few days, a total of 16 corneal transplant surgeries are slated to be completed. The surgeries are being facilitated by […]
Jamaican scientist’s marijuana-based anti-cancer drug is now FDA approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted orphan drug approval for Chrysoeriol, a cannabis-based drug used to treat acute myeloid leukaemia, which was developed by Jamaican
Cannabis licensing authority in Jamaica receives 236 applications
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) in Jamaica has, to date, received 236 applications for licences since commencing the process last year. Chairperson, Hyacinth Lightbourne, said
Bermuda: BHB announces new Chief of Staff
Bermuda Hospitals Board has appointed Michael Richmond as Chief of Staff after an “extensive local and international recruitment process”. Dr Richmond, an anaesthetist with 25 years’ experience, joins BHB
Barbados: Ministry issues malaria advisory
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH has reminded persons travelling to areas endemic for malaria that they should begin taking the medication, malaria prophylaxis, before travel, as advised by their
New School Rule in Trinidad and Tobago: No Sugary Drinks
Soft drinks and other sugary beverages will not be on the menu when the new school term opens in Trinidad and Tobago in September. According to Health Minister Terrence
Guyana: GPHC issues explanation for $632M drug purchase
An explanation has been issued by the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation [GPHC] regarding its controversial $632 million emergency procurement. In a statement disseminated to the media yesterday, the Board
KPH’s digital records capability gets big boost
THE Kingston Public Hospital's (KPH)'s digital records capability will now be enhanced following yesterday's donation of 10 desktop computers by telecommunications firm FLOW, through its foundation. The computers, valued
Macaroni and Cheese Linked To Birth Defects, Study Claims
Packaged macaroni and cheese is convenient and easy to store and prepare and comes in handy for a quick snack or menu addition, but it may have its
Fake Viagra, birth control pills flood T&T market
Fake erectile dysfunction drug Viagra and birth control pill are among the growing list of bogus pharmaceuticals which are now popular in T&T. This was revealed by Dave Cording,