Health Sector Getting Disease Research Support
Tobago’s health sector has been boosted in recent months through partnerships with various organisations. And at a welcome reception for Members of the Trinbago Progressive Association of the USA (TPA), Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said her Division’s relationship with the organisation will help boost the sector. “The Division will […]
Cancer Centre Being Explored
Research into breast cancer is expected to start soon as Tobago moves towards improving its healthcare services. The project is seen as a way to map the possible causes of this type of cancer. The research will help policy-makers introduce programmes geared at earlier detection of the disease. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family […]
Saturday Services for Stroke, Diabetes Patients
Outpatient services are expected to begin soon at the Stroke and Diabetes Centre. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said there will be longer opening hours to better serve patients. “We may perhaps extend it to Saturdays,” Dr. Carrington said, “such that persons who are not able to bring their loved […]
Moriah Centre Approved
Approval has been granted for the construction of the Moriah Health Centre. Secretary of the Division of Health, Wellness, and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said the date for the sod turning ceremony to signal the start of the project will be announced in August. The project will be managed by the Urban Development Company […]
More Emphasis on Teen Services
Health and family development education will ensure Tobago’s youth have the support they need to succeed. Secretary of Health Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said youth facilities on the island will provide care to children who need it. “We have a Child and Adolescence Centre located at the old Fort and we intend […]
Midwives Day programme at Scarborough General Hospital
The Scarborough General Hospital’s Maternity Department hosted a Midwives Day programme at the hospital courtyard on Friday morning (May 5, 2017) to honour their colleagues in keeping with this year’s slogan “Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life.”