Improving healthcare delivery
Twenty-five Enrolled Nursing Assistant (ENA) students officially began their training when the Institute for Healthcare Training and Development was commissioned on December 4th. Located at the Old Scarborough Hospital, the Institute was formed through a collaborative effort of the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, the […]
Nursing Programme Launch
On December 3, 2019, the Enrolled Nursing Assistant (ENA) Programme will be launched, to continuously improve the delivery of healthcare in Tobago. The Programme will train persons who will then support Registered Nurses in performing key functions, inclusive of wound care and taking readings from patients such as weight, height and blood pressure. The Division […]
Reaching for Success
33 entrepreneurs received grants from the Realization for Economic Achievement (R.E.A.C.H) programme under the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development totaling $240,000. THA Chief Secretary Hon. Kelvin Charles encouraged the recipients: “Today ought to represent the start of a new period in your business; make it count and use the grant wisely. Don’t squander […]
Keeping Women Safe
Tobago joined the world in commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women earlier this week, as the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development called on citizens to help women achieve equality. Violence against women is a persistent human rights violation worldwide. One in three women and girls will experience physical or […]
Blue Room to open for men
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, in collaboration with the National Union of Government & Federated Workers (NUGFW), and BMEN, spearheaded by consultant Michael Stewart will launch the Blue Room in celebration of International Men’s Day on November 19, 2019. Data on cancers amongst men in Trinidad and Tobago shows that it is […]
DHWFD Hosts Elderly Symposium
On Thursday 24th October, 2019 senior citizens, caregivers, ageing specialists, healthcare professionals and academic researchers attended the Elderly Symposium of the 4th Caribbean Conference held at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort. This Symposium was held by the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development (DHWFD) in collaboration with the International Federation of Associations […]