Topic: Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Gent
Nick Gent: If I knew then what I know now about Cayman
In his retirement speech, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent delivered a candid and heartfelt reflection on Cayman’s healthcare system.
Measles in US at highest levels since 1992: Is Cayman at risk?
Cayman's Ministry of Health is advising local residents "to stay alert and take preventative action" as measles cases in the United States soar to levels not seen since the disease was declared eliminated there a quarter-century ago.
Cayman records first imported case of Oropouche virus
Local health and mosquito-control officials confirmed detection of the first imported case of Oropouche virus disease in the Cayman Islands.
Caymanians at risk of serious health problems says National Health Survey
Results from the latest nationwide health survey paint a worrying picture of the state of the nation’s health.
Health officials warn about Oropouche virus
The Cayman Islands Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued an advisory notice to local residents to warn them of the risk of transmission of Oropouche virus, which can be spread by mosquitoes.
New policy coming on medical use of radiation
A new interim policy is in the works to manage the increased medical use of radiation locally as Cayman prepares for the full operation of Health City at Camana Bay, the island's first advanced cancer care facility.
Six chickenpox cases reported in schools
Six cases of the highly contagious chickenpox disease have been confirmed within the local school system prompting the Public Health Department to host a special vaccination clinic this Saturday to counter its spread.
Health officials monitoring US norovirus outbreak
Cayman health officials say they are monitoring an ongoing outbreak of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, in the US.
Gent: Dengue numbers do not indicate an endemic disease
Even though 2023 ended with 37 total confirmed cases of dengue, that mosquito-borne illness is not endemic in the Cayman Islands, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent has confirmed.
COVID boosters now on island, roll-out in the works
Cayman's long awaited supply of the COVID-19 booster is now on island and will be available for public distribution soon, Health officials have confirmed.
COVID booster delivery hit by UK supply delay
Even though a seasonal increase in COVID cases is expected in the coming weeks there is no word on when Cayman will receive its supply of booster shots.
Gent stands by new prescribing rules, says ‘safeguards’ are needed
Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Gent says his decision to implement stringent rules and guidance for the prescribing controlled drugs in Cayman was a necessary safeguard for patients and clinicians alike.
Local transmission of dengue reported
Health officials are alerting the public to at least one case of local person-to-person transmission of dengue in the Cayman Islands.
Government looks to tighten regulations on opioid use in Cayman
Health Minister Sabrina Turner has said law changes and new rules on opioid use are in the works as she flagged a "growing recreational market for prescription opioids" in Cayman.
CMO: New Omicron ‘Pirola’ variant likely to reach Cayman
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent has said it is only a matter of time before the new Omicron variant BA.2.86, unofficially called 'Pirola', is discovered in Cayman, although no cases of it have been formally detected.
Travel caution issued after imported dengue cases flagged
Travelers heading to Dengue prone countries are being advised to take extra precaution during their stay after three returning residents tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease.
‘Stay home if sick’ warning as respiratory illnesses rise
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent has said that respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, has increased in the Cayman Islands, and he is advising those with symptoms to remain at home.
Health chief: Hemp products included under cannabis ban
All cannabis-related products – including food and beauty products like hemp milk or shampoo – are technically banned from sale in the Cayman Islands, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent
Warning over cannabis laws after ganja edibles sold on delivery app
Following a report of a teenage boy becoming ill from ingesting ganja edibles ordered through a food delivery app, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent has issued a warning that the use and sale of cannabis products for anything other than medical use in Cayman is illegal.
COVID-19 vaccines transition to seasonal shots
The Public Health Department says it will now transition from administering COVID-19 vaccines monthly to offering them seasonally.
COVID boosters likely to be seasonal for vulnerable patients
Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Gent says he is currently reevaluating Cayman's COVID vaccination and booster plans with the intention of making the jab part of the island's seasonal immunization programme for the vulnerable.
Outdoor workers at risk as intense heat takes toll
With temperatures hitting records highs, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent is urging caution during peak heat hours, especially for outdoor workers and visitors unaccustomed to hot climates.
Cayman can access UK National Health Service for rare medical cases
Patients with medical cases requiring specialist overseas healthcare will now be able to access treatment at the "ordinary cost of care" under the United Kingdom's National Health Services Quota system, Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Gent has said.
