Stay Healthy This Flu Season
Flu season is here and implementing healthy behaviors will go a long way in staying well. The flu is a respiratory infection caused by a germ called the influenza virus. Persons experience high fever along with symptoms such as sore throat, headaches, and nausea. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development is encouraging Tobagonians […]
Pink Room Brunch
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development hosted its first Pink Room brunch and bra-fitting on October 18th at the Pink Room in Delaford. Health Secretary Dr. Agatha Carrington indicated that services provided at the Pink Room were important as breast cancer remained one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide. “A […]
Tobago to Host Nurses’ Conference
The Trinidad and Tobago Registered Nurses Association (TTRNA), in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Nurses Association of America Inc., will hold its 8th Quadrennial Health Conference. The event runs from October 20th to 26th, with a ‘Tobago Day’ on October 25th at the Mount Irvine Bay Resort. Themed “Nurses and Midwives: Providing Safe, Quality […]
Ageing and Elderly Rights Symposium
Issues affecting Tobago’s oldest residents will take centre stage at the one-day Elderly Symposium on October 24th. Discussions will focus on ageing and elder abuse. Senior citizens, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers and other interested persons are encouraged to attend the free event, which will be held at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort from […]
Investing in Health Infrastructure
Health infrastructure continues to be improved as more focus is being placed on health promotion and disease prevention in Tobago. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development, Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington, said this is being done to reduce the impact of lifestyle diseases on the island. During the weekly Post Executive Council Media Briefing at […]
ENA Training to Commence Soon
The Enrolled Nursing Assistant (ENA) training programme will begin on 1st October, 2019 with the first cohort of 25 students. The second and third cohorts of 25 persons each will commence in April and August 2020, respectively. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington said, “The total number of students to […]