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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There is still an urgent need for heightened public health interventions, which begin with citizens acting responsibly by destroying all possible mosquito breeding sites in and around their home

Substantial strides are being made to enhance healthcare delivery across the nation according to a statement from the Ministry of Health, highlighting key initiatives and improvements currently underway

“Cognisant of the legalities associated with patients’ medical information, the ministry is unable to comment specifically on these matters”

Fifteen dengue fever cases were reported in Week 29, and 23 cases in Week 30, none of which were severe enough to require hospitalisation

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The Ministry of Health informs there is a disruption in the provision of medical services at the Gouyave Health Centre (Polyclinic), and all services are temporarily offered/relocated to the Victoria Medical Station in St Mark

“To prevent the spread of norovirus, it is crucial to maintain good hand hygiene, adhere to food safety guidelines, and thoroughly disinfect contaminated areas”

The government officially launched its eye-testing and spectacles programme which will benefit thousands of vulnerable individuals on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The programme will see these individuals accessing financial assistance from the government to get their eyes tested and outfitted with the required spectacles. Individuals under 18 years of age, and ...

Grenada is awaiting the result of samples sent to CARPHA in Trinidad to determine the type of virus or bacteria that is responsible for an outbreak of gastroenteritis

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