health

Public hospitals face acute staffing crisisMarcia St. BernardThe NRHA reports 340 nursing vacancies across the regional health authorities, with no immediate recruitment plan.
8 Jun 20266 min
Dengue outbreak declared in Central TrinidadKezia RamkhelawanThe Ministry of Health has activated its vector control response after 280 confirmed cases in two weeks.
5 Jun 20264 min
Mental health services: a system under strainSimone CharlesAn investigation finds patients waiting up to 18 months for outpatient psychiatric appointments.
2 Jun 20267 min
New NCD prevention programme targets youthTariq MohammedThe Pan American Health Organization is co-funding a school-based intervention targeting diabetes and hypertension risk.
29 May 20264 min