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CPS: May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Grow Food, Not Tobacco

A record 349 million people across 79 countries are facing acute food insecurity, many are in low- and middle-income countries, according to the Pan American...

Update on Resurfacing of Union Road. Work to resume shortly

Based on information provided by Windward Roads BV to the cabinet of the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (Ministry of VROMI),...

CPS and Kooyman Collaborate for Lupus Awareness. Register to attend May 26 Information Event

Lupus is a disease that can affect people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. It is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects many different parts...

Women Basic Self Defense concluded with graduation, award ceremony

The curtains came down on the first training of the Basic Self Defense training for Women with a graduation & award given ceremony.

The Basic Self-Defense...

Minister Ottley: noticeable increase in severe influenza viral infection

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley advises the general public to be cautious of influenza viral infection.

INSPECTORATE ANNOUNCES INSPECTION OF BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

The Inspectorate VSA, hereby announces that it will conduct inspections of beverage manufacturers, importers and distributors from May 29, 2023. The purpose of these inspections...

INSPECTORATE CAUTIONS WHEN DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS

Demolition work involves several of the hazards related to construction. It comprises additional unknown hazards, which makes demolition work particularly dangerous. Persons and companies seeking...

Small bite, big threat. Beat the buzz: Prevent, Protect and Control to Keep Mosquitoes from Breeding

This week marks Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week which is from May 8-14. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says that mosquito borne diseases such as...

Be aware of Sexually Transmitted Infections

As part of the Collective Preventive Service’s (CPS) annual calendar of health observances for the month of April, emphasis is placed on Sexually Transmitted Infections...

Minister of VSA seeks nominees for Council for Public Health

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Minister of VSA), is seeking nominees on behalf of healthcare organizations, medical professionals, patient organizations, and...

Minister VSA, Omar Ottley distributes 12000 feminine hygiene napkins to school boards

Hope Estate: On Friday April 14, 2023, Minister Omar Ottley accompanied by Minister Rudolph Samuel, Coordinator of Teen Times Mrs. Rochelayne Richardson-Romey, Staff of Community...

600 women are screened in the AUC-Ministry of Public Health breast abnormalities project

This past weekend, the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health,...

CPS Collaborates with Stakeholders for “Let’s Get Fit” this Saturday to Commemorate WHD 2023

The Collective Prevention Service (CPS), is collaborating with a number of stakeholders to organize a “Let’s Get Fit,” event to commemorate upcoming World Health Day...

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s top infectious killers

Friday, March 24 marks World Tuberculosis Day (TB) under the theme, “Yes! We can end TB!” TB causes 1.6 million deaths each year and effecting...

Reminder Free Breast Exam & Health Screening scheduled for Saturday

On Saturday, March 25, there will be another free breast exams, and health screenings program for 2023 for women aged 18 years and older.