Health
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Jun- 2025 -21 June
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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20 June
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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May- 2025 -9 May
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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Apr- 2025 -12 April
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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Mar- 2025 -14 March
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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11 March
PM Skerrit Calls for Urgent Action on Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued a stark warning about the growing crisis of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Dominica, calling for urgent action to curb their rise. Speaking at a
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Feb- 2025 -6 February
Dominica Moves Towards Fully Digital Healthcare System
Dominica’s healthcare system is on the brink of a major transformation as plans to fully digitalize medical services move forward. Every aspect of patient care, administration, and medical record mana
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Jan- 2025 -29 January
Cuban Medical Brigade and Dominica Health Team Unite for Mahaut Fair
A community health fair in Mahaut brought together medical professionals from Cuba and Dominica, offering free consultations and reinforcing a longstanding partnership in healthcare. Organized by the
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Sep- 2024 -9 September
Ministry of Health Partners with PAHO to Bridge Mental Health Treatment Gap
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, through its partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) of the Dominica China Friendship Hos
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