Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Saturday said there was no increase in the number of COVID-19 cases but publicly-owned hospitals have been told to be on alert so that tests could be done to detect a new strain. He said globally, a new COVID-19 strain, NB 1.8.1, was now circulating and causing some hospitalisations ...

“The public is encouraged to seek accurate information from official sources and continue practicing responsible health measures”

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The Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched its toll-free 915 suicide prevention hotline, saying the “crucial lifeline” was being supported by emergency responders. “If you call the hotline and they recognise that somebody is in crisis, then they have a rapid response team that would actually go out and get to that person and work ...

The Ministry of Health informs that the Sauteurs Health Centre will NOT be closed on Monday, 12 May 2025, and calls on those spreading misinformation to act responsibly

Smiles GCP has been serving Grenada since 2018, and provides services including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and oral health education

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A Ministry of Health nursing assistant is wanted by the police for allegedly creating public mischief and attempting to pervert and obstruct the course of justice by claiming that she was present at the post-mortem examination of the body of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. A woman’s voice is heard on the recording claiming that “Frank” told ...

Resources were swiftly mobilised to investigate the recent discovery of dead fish and discolouration of seawater in Calivigny Harbour

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CMO Dr Shawn Charles stated the ministry has heightened surveillance for cases with fever and rash syndrome to quickly identify a potential case of measles and immediately deploy necessary control measures

The epidemiological report for Week 13 shows 28 cases of gonorrhoea, 36 cases of genital discharge syndrome, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (33), syphilis (7), herpes (9) and 11 cases of chlamydia

“Of particular concern is genital discharge syndrome associated with infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis”

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