Tobago Opens Community Home For Kids
Tobago’s new Community Residence for Children has been commissioned. The commissioning ceremony took place on Thursday (August 23, 2018). The residence will provide a safe home for 12 at-risk children, and is the first of its kind in Tobago. It was established according to the guidelines and standards of the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and […]
Focus On Men’s, Women’s Health
Improving how healthcare services are delivered remains a focus of the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development. In fact, women’s health and men’s health will be getting more attention, according to Secretary of of Health, Wellness, and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington. “October 30th, our breast health and pink room would be launched, so […]
Primary Care Services Expand
Approval has been granted to begin construction of the Moriah Health Centre at the cost of 25.8 million dollars. The project will be managed by the Urban Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT). “On Monday coming, the 27th August, we will turn the sod for the start of the construction of this facility. The […]
At-Risk Children In Tobago Have A Place Of Their Own
A community residence has been established for children. The residence will have “oversight and monitoring by the Facilities Review Committee for Children, as well as the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago”, Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said. The Carnbee facility was formally commissioned this morning and is opened to […]
Focus Group Data To Help Combat Poverty
Talking about poverty and sharing experiences provide a good opportunity to combat this social challenge. That’s according to Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington, as Tobago hosted two days of focus group discussions on poverty in Tobago. The sessions were conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with […]
Health Centres Extend Hours
Health centres at Roxborough, Scarborough and Canaan have extended their walk-in clinic working hours. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said the new hours will help alleviate long waits at the Scarborough General Hospital. Persons with minor injuries or medical conditions can access treatment at one of these health facilities after […]