Fight the bite

---

I wish to use this forum to once again reiterate the importance of mosquito control, as we fight against any possible outbreak of the Zika virus her...

Let us not forget about Dengue

---

While all the attention is focused now on the Zika virus and the possibility of its introduction in St Vincent and the Grenadines, it is important t...

Understanding diabetes

---

Diabetes is a serious complex condition that can affect the entire body. Diabetes requires daily self care and if complications develop, diabetes ca...

Zika virus may not be as benign as previously thought

---

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that as of Epidemiological week 2 of 2016 (January 16, 2016), 17 countries in the Latin America...

Swine flu

---

Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus that infects the respiratory tract of pigs, resulting in nasal secretions, a barkin...

Eat healthy this Christmas

---

Christmas is a time of celebration, but it tends to be a time of high-fat, high-calorie foods and excessive alcohol consumption also. Being part of ...

Anxiety and depression

---

Most people feel anxious or depressed at times. Losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, and other difficult situations ...

Climate change and health

---

As talks about climate change intensify ahead of the climate change summit in Paris, it is important that we consider the health impact of this phen...

World AIDS Day: Getting to zero – supporting positive living, community by community

---

December 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people to work actively and collaboratively with partners around the world to raise awareness about...

World Prematurity Day

---

You may have seen people wearing purple last Tuesday. This is because World Prematurity Day was observed on November 17. People wear purple to promo...