Reprinted: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer 8-29-2025 Guyana is moving ahead with a bold plan to use drones for delivering blood and other urgent medical supplies across the country. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the system will be running nationwide within six months. It will help save lives by cutting delays in getting blood to hospitals, especially in far-off places like Port … [Read more...]
How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’
Reprinted: The Guardian, 8-12-2025 Today, Rayvon Stewart’s model is celebrated as a symbol of the Caribbean’s growing science and technology talent pool When the Jamaican university student Rayvon Stewart invented a workable model for a door handle that could disinfect itself after every touch, it was hailed as a potential gamechanger for hospitals, hotels and other businesses, with … [Read more...]
3 Caribbean countries eliminate mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis
Reprinted: Loop News, 5-16-2025 WASHINGTON, May 16, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have eliminated mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis. In its 2024 annual report released here and documenting its work to strengthen health security across the Americas amid infectious disease outbreaks, PAHO said that there had … [Read more...]
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
Reprinted: AP 3-16-2025 The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease — like many nurses across the U.S. But unlike them, she is also available to chat 24-7, in … [Read more...]
New Trends in the Caribbean’s Health & Wellness Sector
Freepic image 2-13-25 The Caribbean's health and wellness sector is experiencing a surge in innovative trends, catering to the growing demand for holistic and personalized experiences. Here are some of the key trends shaping the industry: 1. Wellness Tourism: The Caribbean is increasingly recognized as a premier wellness destination, attracting travelers seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. … [Read more...]
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