Breast Cancer Research Project Launched
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family launched Tobago’s Breast Cancer Research Project this morning (December 10). The research is expected to help the Division better understand the challenges the island faces with breast cancer and to reduce the number of cases. The title of the study is “Molecular Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Tobago […]
Tobago Marks World Aids Day
“Know Your Status” was the theme for this year’s World AIDS Day (December 1). And it’s what Tobagonians are being encouraged to do. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development is also urging Tobagonians to support a friend, or someone they know who may be HIV positive, by wearing a red ribbon to help […]
Disabled Need More Support
There is much more to be done to support those with disabilities. That’s the assessment of Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington as Tobago commemorated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). This year’s theme was: “Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality”. And the Tobago Co-ordinating Committee […]
People With Disabilities Are ‘Agents Of Change’
Being disabled doesn’t mean being unable. That’s the message the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development is sharing on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is being observed worldwide today (December 3). The Division, along with the Tobago Coordinating Committee for Persons with Disabilities, marked the occasion with a church service this morning […]
90 Graduate From Caregiver Training
Ninety new caregivers are now equipped to attend to the elderly and the differently-abled. They received their certificates at a ceremony held in their honour on Tuesday (October 30, 2018) at the Victor E. Bruce Penthouse, Scarborough, following training provided by the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development in collaboration with the Tobago Coordinating […]
Down Syndrome Inclusion In Focus
Tobago has joined the globe in observing World Down Syndrome Awareness month for October. During this month, the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development has used the occasion to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down Syndrome. Each year, about 6,000 babies are born with this condition—a one in 700 chance. Down […]