PAHO encourages communities to support people in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic

PAHO encourages communities to support people in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic

Washington D.C., September 11, 2020 (PAHO) –  Communities should support their members to help them cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ahead of the launch of its annual Wellness Week Campaign, which runs September 12-19 this year. This year´s Wellness Week campaign highlights the ”Stronger Together” campaign, which aims to […]

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 ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NEW HEALTH INVESTMENT ON THE OCCASION OF CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY

ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NEW HEALTH INVESTMENT ON THE OCCASION OF CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY

Fellow Dominicans, This year Dominica along with the rest of the Caribbean Region will be celebrating the thirteenth Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) on Saturday September 12, 2020 under the theme “Power through Collective Action-Stronger Together 2020”. Over the last twelve (12) years, the overall theme for Caribbean Wellness Day was ‘Love that Body’ with a […]

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 Caribbean Wellness day 2020

Caribbean Wellness day 2020

Roseau, Dominica, September 11, 2020—The CARICOM Conference Heads of Government in 2007 embarked on an initiative geared towards increasing awareness and promoting measures among CARICOM Member States and their populations, to address the epidemic of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which continue to severely impact the health, economy and development of the region and declared the […]

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 Dominica welcomes Caribbean Airlines to its shores

Dominica welcomes Caribbean Airlines to its shores

In a radio interview which aired earlier in the month, the Minister of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Hon Denise Charles had indicated the intent of the airline to service Dominica starting in September.  Caribbean Airlines has now confirmed that subject to regulatory approval by the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority, the launch […]

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 New gospel music video:’Thank you Lord’

New gospel music video:’Thank you Lord’

Stephen Akintunjoye a.k.a “Rehlar”, releases a new gospel music video to celebrate his birthday titled “Thank You Lord”. “No matter how big or small a blessing is, we must learn to be grateful to the one who gives the blessings, most especially the gift of Life. We all have something to be grateful for no […]

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 COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates suicide risk factors

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates suicide risk factors

Washington, DC, September 10, 2020 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate suicide risk factors, urging people to speak about the issue in an open and responsible manner, remain connected even during physical distancing, and learn to identify warning signs to prevent it. Coronavirus is affecting the […]

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