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French army fights dengue in Caribbean departments Martinique, Guadeloupe
- By S Coward
- Published 24-Aug-10
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Aug. 24, 2010 -- The French army has been deployed to the French Caribbean departments
of Martinique and Guadeloupe to help fight a dengue epidemic, which has
been spreading since December. At least 13 people have died of the mosquito-borne virus since the beginning of February.
US Expands Committment to HIV/AIDS Response in the Region
- By S Coward
- Published 12-May-10
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CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana -- May 12, 2010 -- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Headquarters, Turkeyen, Guyana was the venue on Tuesday May 11 for the historic signing of Phase 11 of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS (PEPFAR)/Caribbean Regional Partnership Agreement Framework between the CARICOM Secretariat and the United States (US) Government.
Do you text and drive? Warning - very graphic.
- By S Coward
- Published 13-Feb-10
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H1N1 Vaccine Coming to the Caribbean in November "We Have Passed The Panic Stage"
- By S Coward
- Published 21-Oct-09
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Caricom, Guyana -- Oct. 21, 2009 -- Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are expecting the first shipment of the HINI vaccine to arrive in the region late November, as they prepare for further attacks from the H1N1 Virus otherwise known as, the swine flu.
International Diabetes Federation Launches Action Plan to Drive Awareness and Improve Standards of Diabetes Care in Caribbean Region
- By S Coward
- Published 20-Oct-09
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Montreal -- Oct. 20, 2009 -- The International Diabetes Federation North America and Caribbean Region
(IDF NAC) today launched a regional action plan calling for better
access to the treatment and care needed by people with diabetes, and
improved education and awareness within local communities.
First H1N1 Death in Barbados
- By S Coward
- Published 29-Sep-09
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Bridgetown - Sept. 29, 2009 -- An adult is the first person in this country to die as a
result of Influenza A (H1N1). This was disclosed today by the Chief
Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Joy St. John, who pointed out that the
individual had underlying medical conditions.
St. Lucia: Health Ministry to Open Special Flu Clinics to Deal with Rising H1N1 Cases
- By S Coward
- Published 23-Sep-09
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Statement By Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John, On Influenza A (H1N1) In Barbados
- By S Coward
- Published 23-Sep-09
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Bridgetown -- Sept. 23, 2009 -- Recently, there has been an increase in the incidence of persons with flu-like symptoms seeking medical attention at the eight polyclinics across the island, as well as at the Accident and Emergency Department at the QEH. It is expected that this will continue and may worsen.
World Tourism in the Face of the Global Economic Crisis and Influenza Threat
- By S Coward
- Published 13-May-09
- Travel/Tourism , Health/Medical
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May 13, 2009 -- International tourism demand has deteriorated further due to the impact
of the global economic recession. International tourist arrivals
declined at a rate of 8% between January and February this year,
leaving the overall volume at the same level as recorded in 2007.
World Health Organization: Influenza A (H1N1) - No Rationale for Travel Restrictions
- By S Coward
- Published 03-May-09
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On Friday 1 May the WHO issued information relating to travel
restrictions, providing reasons why it does not recommend travel
restrictions related to the outbreak of Influenza H1N1 virus.The WHO's rationale is that limiting travel and imposing travel
restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from
spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community.
Political Lies and Media Disinformation regarding the Swine Flu Pandemic
- By S Coward
- Published 01-May-09
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The WHO advisory points to 148 laboratory confirmed cases Worldwide of the swine influenza, including 8 deaths, barely a pandemia..The swine flu pandemic constitutes a corporate bonanza for a handful of
BioTech conglomerates.
UN World Tourism Organization: No Restrictions on Travel Recommended - Swine Flu Update
- By S Coward
- Published 28-Apr-09
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April 28, 2009 --- The impact on the tourism sector is closely monitored by UNWTO. At this
stage, the major challenge is to avoid travel restrictions based on
inaccurate information and perception. It is important to highlight the fact that WHO does not recommend any travel restrictions.
CAREC Update on Human Swine Influenza - April 28, 2009
- By S Coward
- Published 27-Apr-09
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April 28, 2009 - On April 27, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Committee held its second meeting. The Committee considered available data on confirmed outbreaks of human swine influenza A (H1N1) in the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada, as well as reports of possible spread to additional countries. On the advice of the Committee, the WHO Director-General has now raised the level of influenza pandemic alert from the current phase 3 to phase 4:
http://www.carec.org/swineflue-update-3.html
April 27, 2009 --There have been over 800 cases of severe acute respiratory illness, including approximately 60 deaths reported from Mexico.
Caribbean Regional Launch of UNAIDS Global Report 2008 - Some Success, Situation Still Precarious
- By S Coward
- Published 17-Dec-08
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Port-of-Spain -- Dec 17, 2008 - Every day, 55
people in the Caribbean are infected with the HIV virus and 38 of them
die of the disease. That's 20,000 new infections and 14,000 deaths
annually.
Barbados: New Mental Health Act within next Six Months
- By S Coward
- Published 25-Jan-13
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Bridgetown - Jan. 25, 2013 - A new Mental Health Act with provisions for community based services and the protection of the human rights of persons with mental disorders should be in place within the next six months.