No pandemonium in the pandemic

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ST VINCENT AND THE Grenadines now has its first case of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) which has now been declared as a pandemic by the World Health...

Keep moving – It’s good for your health

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We often hear that inactivity or sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. In fact, it has been proven that inactivity is a risk factor for a number...

An epidemic of fear?

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The current coronavirus outbreak that was recently declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) has stirred up high levels o...

Understanding the Flu

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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe...

The Chinese Flu

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Late last year the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China, reported 27 cases of acute respiratory syndrome ...

Mental Health is no joke!

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The term Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) is used in the field of communicable diseases to denote a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevai...

How did your health fare during the holiday season?

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The New Year has begun, but we are still in the holiday season. It is important that we do not forget about our health. During the festive season peop...

Travel and your Health

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As we approach the Christmas season, many of us will be travelling. For most of us travelling is an enjoyable experience and something that we look fo...

Prematurity Awareness: One in ten babies born too soon!

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The month of November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and the world lights up purple for preemies who have made it, as well as in remembrance of those...

The Role of the Family in Diabetes Management

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Thursday, November 14 2017 will be celebrated as World Diabetes Day. The theme for World Diabetes Day is centred around protecting the family. Thi...