Cardiovascular disease is the Number 1 killer of women worldwide, accounting for the deaths of 8.6…
Category: Health Check
Health Check – Cancer Survivorship Programmes
A Cancer Survivorship Programme in Trinidad and Tobago has been focusing on developing lifelong coping strategies…
Health Check – Dengue Fever
Mosquito-borne diseases continue to pose a serious public health threat to the Caribbean region. The Caribbean…
Health Check – Migraine And Headache Awareness
Headaches, particularly migraines, affect the daily lives of millions of people all over the world. This…
Health Check – HEARTS In The Americas Initiative
Trinidad and Tobago's Hearts Initiative is leading the way in the management and care of persons…
Health Check – World Blood Donor Day
Blood transfusion plays a critical role in healthcare, benefiting patients that face life-threatening conditions. On World…
Health Check – Syphilis On The Rise
New Syphilis cases are on the rise in the Americas particularly among the reproductive population according…
Health Check – World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day will be observed on May 31st. This year’s theme – Protecting Children…
Health Check – Supporting Men’s Mental Health
Surveys from around the world find that males everywhere are reluctant to talk about their mental…
Health Check – Mosquito Awareness Week
Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week observed from May 6th to May 10th, is an effort of the…