Partnership of regional networks, government representatives, civil society leaders and advocates mobilize for increased domestic investment and increased resource allocation to HIV and AIDS budgets in the Caribbean Tuesday, January 30 2018 (PANCAP Coordinating Unit, CARICOM Secretariat):, The Developing Country NGO Delegation to the Global Fund Board (DCNGO), Global Fund Advocates Network (GFAN) and the […]
Heart Institute of the Caribbean Founder and CEO acknowledged for his philanthropic work in the developing world Tuesday December 5, 2017 – Kingston, Jamaica: Internationally recognised cardiologist and Founder and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), Dr Ernest Madu, was named by Grupo Mídia as one of the world’s 100 Most Influential […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, DECEMBER 1, 2017 – GIS: – With plans already in the making, Grenada can have it’s first ever National Emergency Medical Response Unit, up and running by the first quarter of 2018. Health and Social Security Minster Hon. Nickolas Steele made the announcement, on Thursday morning, during his contribution to the 2018 national budget at […]
In March of this year, Grenada Co-operative Bank Ltd. announced its initiative for support of the Carlton Home project, an organization which provides care, counselling and rehabilitation for alcohol and substance abusers. As a reminder, the bank committed to donating one dollar per each mile walked by registered ‘Pump It Up’ participants at their annual […]
Interview with Roxane Wade – Managing Director, Wade’s Optical Ms. Roxane Wade, tell me what is your relationship with Wade’s Optical today. I am part owner of Wade’s Optical and also the Managing Director. Basically, I am here to ensure that what Dr. Wade has started continues to meet the expectation of all, as it […]
The European Union has disbursed 1.368 million euros (EC$4.4M) to Grenada, the first tranche of grant assistance under the 11th European Development Fund towards reform of the country’s health care system. The overall grant amount allocated by the EU under the 11th EDF is 4.8 million euros (EC$15.4M), with 3.4 million euros (EC$11M) earmarked for […]
October 1st, 2017 (St. George’s, Grenada) – “Healthcare will never be the same again in Grenada after this.” So says pioneer nurse, Deann Scott. “Healthcare has just received a major shot in the arm,” she says, with the introduction of eCareRx, a new web-based tele-health portal for all things healthcare. Nurse Scott, who is well […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean Supports Grenada’s Healthcare St. George’s, Grenada, Sept 6th, 2017 – Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person, it is the gift of life. The medical requirement for blood can affect us all, and safe blood saves lives and improves health. Many countries around the world celebrate Blood […]
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, SEPTEMBER 14 2017 – GIS: – On completion of an extensive surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of the current outbreak of conjunctivitis on island, the Ministry of Health earlier today advised education officials, that in an effort to contain and prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis (RED EYE) all persons affected should remain at home. […]
