A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health […]
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As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
KAMPALA, Uganda — Some health officials in the U.S. fear the shutdown of U.S. Agency for International Development missions may
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth, UN report says
NEW YORK —Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a
Diet Coke Ingredient About To Be Declared ‘A Possible Carcinogen’ By WHO
GENEVA — Aspartame, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners in the world, will be declared as a possible
Caribbean Health Officials Monitor 46 Chikungunya Cases In Belize, PAHO Says
BRIDGETOWN —The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says chikungunya has been identified in nearly 115 countries, with seasonal or sporadic
50% of Kids in USVI Have Had Dengue Fever: Proof WHO Neglects Poor Black Children
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dengue fever is on the rise in the region and a recent study estimates more than half of children
If You Want The World’s Cleanest Air, Try Moving To The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHRISTIANSTED — At least four million people die each year due to outdoor air pollution, according to the World Health Organization, a leading global
3 Vaccines Every Employee Should Have
Getting vaccinated against diseases like the flu, shingles, and COVID-19 is the best way to protect yourself from infection and
Caribbean Falling Behind in COVID-19 Fight, PAHO Warns
KINGSTON — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Wednesday that the Caribbean was falling behind in its effort
Trinidad Leads Caribbean In COVID-19 Deaths, Climbing To No. 26 In The World
PORT OF SPAIN — A dubious distinction at best, but it is worth noting that Trinidad and Tobago has climbed