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Heatwave advisory prompts coping measures from Met Office

Grenadians are warned to avoid closed spaces, drink plenty of water, dress appropriately and take care of the elderly and the very young during this weather occurrence that is creating temperatures beyond 31.7 °C

1 year 3 months ago

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Grenada developing Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plan

Apart from hurricane time, other factors such as the outbreak of pests and disease, the issue of climate change, civil and political unrest, etc., can influence food availability and the quality of food

1 year 4 months ago

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Covid-19 After Action Review can result in improvement

A Covid-19 After Action Review stakeholders’ conference will provide opportunity to collect information that can result in an improvement in public health response in the eventuality of another pandemic

1 year 4 months ago

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Government signs agreement for unused medical supplies from NY hospitals

Health Minister Phillip Telesford who signed the agreement on behalf of Government, said that the initiative with the foundation is to transform the primary healthcare services

1 year 4 months ago

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2 Covid-19 related deaths recorded; infection rate stabilises

Dr Shawn Charles, Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the country recorded 2 Covid-19-related deaths during February 2024

1 year 5 months ago

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First cases of Covid-19 variants JN.1, JN.5 and JG.3 in Grenada

Caribbean Public Health Agency Medical Microbiology Laboratory shows the presence of the JN.1, JN.5 and JG.3 Covid-19 variants in Grenada

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Caribbean Public Health Agency Medical Microbiology Laboratory shows the presence of the JN.1, JN.5 and JG.3 Covid-19 variants in Grenada

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1 year 6 months ago

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No explanation for suspending visitation at Mt Gay Hospital

The last time there was a suspension of visitation at the Mt Gay Hospital was during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic

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The last time there was a suspension of visitation at the Mt Gay Hospital was during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic

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1 year 6 months ago

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Rise in Covid-19 cases in Grenada

In response to inquiries about Grenada’s Covid-19 statistics, Dr Charles said that week one — 1–8 January 2024 — recorded 17 cases

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In response to inquiries about Grenada’s Covid-19 statistics, Dr Charles said that week one — 1–8 January 2024 — recorded 17 cases

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1 year 6 months ago

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Grenada considering healthcare partnership with Saudi Arabia

Praising Saudi Arabia for the use of technology to open a virtual hospital, the Prime Minister was impressed with the initiative and its role in saving and improving lives

1 year 8 months ago

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Nursing and Midwives Council warns about non-certified nursing schools

Research has confirmed that only the nursing programmes offered at St George’s University and T A Marryshow Community College are certified by the council

1 year 8 months ago

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