Health
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Mar- 2025 -14 March
Dominica and Caribbean Leaders Resist U.S. Pressure Over Cuban Medical Program
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and fellow Caribbean leaders have taken a united stance, resisting renewed pressure from the United States to discontinue medical collaborations with Cuba.
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11 March
PM Skerrit Calls for Urgent Action on Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued a stark warning about the growing crisis of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Dominica, calling for urgent action to curb their rise. Speaking at a
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Feb- 2025 -6 February
Dominica Moves Towards Fully Digital Healthcare System
Dominica’s healthcare system is on the brink of a major transformation as plans to fully digitalize medical services move forward. Every aspect of patient care, administration, and medical record mana
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Jan- 2025 -29 January
Cuban Medical Brigade and Dominica Health Team Unite for Mahaut Fair
A community health fair in Mahaut brought together medical professionals from Cuba and Dominica, offering free consultations and reinforcing a longstanding partnership in healthcare. Organized by the
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Sep- 2024 -9 September
Ministry of Health Partners with PAHO to Bridge Mental Health Treatment Gap
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, through its partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) of the Dominica China Friendship Hos
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Aug- 2024 -13 August
Dominica Embarks on Health Supply Chain Mission with PAHO Support
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Social Services in Dominica, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a groundbreaking five-day mission focused on strengthe
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Jul- 2024 -10 July
Dental Services Suspended at Roseau Clinic Following Electrical Fire Incident
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Social Services regrets to inform the public that dental services at the Roseau Dental Clinic located on Bath Road have been temporarily disrupted due to unantici
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Jun- 2024 -25 June
Dominica Welcomes 17 New Cuban Health Collaborators
Dominica’s Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Social Services welcomed 17 new Cuban health collaborators on June 22 and 23, 2024. These professionals will enhance the healthcare services across the isl
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17 June
Uniting Against Abuse: Dominica’s Campaign for Change
A safer Dominica for all, particularly children, and other vulnerable members of society – the elderly, disabled persons, women, and minority groups, including migrants – is at the heart of a new camp
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