Health

Dominica Cancer Society Hosts Prostate Cancer Awareness in Kalinago Territory

The Dominica Cancer Society takes its message of “early detection, saves lives” to the Kalinago Territory this week. This is as the Society’s Men Support Group observes Prostate Cancer Awa

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Billy Doctrove Warns of Cannabis Risks for Dominican Athletes

Concerns are mounting in Dominica over the possible implications of medicinal cannabis use on youth and sports, with Dominica Olympic Committee President Billy Doctrove warning of potential risks if s

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Dominica’s New Five-Year Medical Cooperation Agreement with China

Dominica and the People’s Republic of China have signed a renewed protocol for the dispatch of Chinese medical practitioners to serve on the island for the next five years. The agreement, coverin

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Dominica’s “Yes We Care” Program Expands to Serve More Seniors

More of Dominica’s elderly are now receiving vital in-home support, as the government’s Yes We Care program has expanded its services to reach 156 clients, up from 120 in 2024. Now in i

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Hospitals Authority Pledges Investigation into Viral Patient Footage

The Dominica Hospitals Authority (DHA) is aware of a video circulating on social media that displays a patient in a very compromising state. This unfortunate incident has raised serious concerns.

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Consultation Held on Care for Elderly in Dominica

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services convened a national consultation on elder care, bringing together stakeholders from across Dominica to examine how the country can better respond t

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Dominica Reports End of Major Outbreak, Monitors Dengue and Leptospirosis Risks

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services in Dominica is ramping up its disease surveillance efforts as the rainy season intensifies. Health authorities are monitoring three public health c

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Dominica Nurses Recognized for Excellence Amid Ongoing Brain Drain

The Dominica Nursing Council and the Ministry of Health came together this week to honor local nurses who completed over 80 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), part of a national push

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Dominica and Caribbean Leaders Resist U.S. Pressure Over Cuban Medical Program

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and fellow Caribbean leaders have taken a united stance, resisting renewed pressure from the United States to discontinue medical collaborations with Cuba.

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