Tobago taking fight against litter to schools, communities
The Division of Health and Social Services is collaborating with the police to have the Litter Act enforced in Tobago, Secretary of the Division Assemblyman Claudia Groome-Duke said on Wednesday. This is the latest step in the drive to ensure Tobago stays “clean, green, safe and serene”, according to the Secretary. The Public Health Department […]
Health Secretary tells men to deal with their prostate
Secretary of Health and Social Services Claudia Groome-Duke is telling Tobago’s men to have their prostates examined. Screening is the best way to detect prostate cancer at an early stage, and annual screening is recommended for men above age 40. Prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the Caribbean, was one of […]
100% success rate for corneal transplants – no illegal ring in Tobago
There is no cornea harvesting ring in the Tobago medical system. Unfounded claims that corneas are being illegally harvested in Tobago are misleading and damaging to Tobago’s medical fraternity and system. All cornea-related medical treatments including surgery are conducted to the strictest of international standards by some of the world’s best surgeons right here in […]
DHSS To Honour 34 WISE Women
The Division of Health and Social Services will continue its International Woman’s Day (IWD) 2015 celebrations by honouring 34 outstanding women through its first annual WISE Awards (Women In Service and Excellence). IWD is celebrated globally every year on March 8 and the theme chosen for this year’s celebration is “Empowering Women- Empowering Humanity: Picture […]