KINGSTON , Jamaica – Suzette Morais broke down in tears when her three-year-old son heard clearly for the first time last Tuesday. Morais believes her son, Clayon Elvin Jr, was born with limited hearing because of the stress-inducing tragedy she battled while pregnant with him. In 2015, three of her six children at the time […]
WASHINGTON – With the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries in the region to focus on containing the virus, saving lives by ensuring that health workers are protected and the sector is prepared to care for patients, and reducing transmission […]
The growing epidemic of mental health problems in Toronto’s Black community is largely unknown and not appropriately addressed. So said Liben Gebremikael, executive director of TAIBU community health centre in Scarborough, in a recent interview with The Caribbean Camera. Gebremikael was discussing the significance of Black Mental Day, the first of whicn was observed last […]
By David Jessop No case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in the Caribbean. Despite this, misinformation continues to swirl. Amplified by social media and the willingness of some to ignore the facts provided by public health experts and medical professionals, the immediate danger is that unwarranted concern is being spread within the […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Eating a vegetarian diet linked to lower stroke risk People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published last week in an online issue of Neurology, […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will convene a multidisciplinary summit on Security scheduled for April 2020 to have “frank discussions” given the continuing high rates of crime and violence in the Community. CARICOM Chairman, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the disclosure while briefing the press at the close of the 31st Intersessional Meeting […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Health authorities in Jamaica are now able to test for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton said tests will be carried out at the NIC in collaboration with the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). The development follows training of local laboratory staff by the Pan American […]
The City of Toronto in partnership with non-profit TAIBU Community Health Centre, has declared Monday, March 2nd, 2020 as the first ever Black Mental Health Day in Toronto. The observance will be held every first Monday in March subsequently. Black Mental Health Day calls on all Canadians to voluntarily observe a moment of silence at precisely […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Novel Coronavirus: What you need to know By Heather Aspinall Robinson Public concern remains high as the world turns its attention to the newly emerged Coronavirus. This new coronavirus has caused an outbreak that started in Hubei, China and subsequently spread to several countries in recent months. On January 30, 2020, the […]
By Lincoln DePradine When The Walnut Foundation (TWF) organized a symposium on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, they wisely picked Danielle Farrell and Primrose Mharapara as the main presenters. That is because they are both experts in their respective fields, and both have had firsthand experience of having someone close to them who suffered from a […]
