Topic: Ministry of Health
Ministerial responsibilities assigned
The changes in Cabinet Ministers' responsibilities, which took effect 1 July, mean the reshuffling of several government entities among the various ministries and portfolios.
Letter gave wrong impression of PWD
I write this in response to the letter entitled "Cut Coat to Fit Cloth" in the Tuesday, 23 June edition of The Compass.
Health minister continues rounds
Minister for Health Services, Agriculture, Aviation and Works Anthony Eden continued his multi-departmental tour last week with visits to Radio Cayman and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands.
Health care reform campaign launched
The Government's health care reform campaign formally kicked off Friday, 8 April, with Minister for Health Services Gilbert McLean, Governor Bruce Dinwiddy and other officials on hand -
Today bans tobacco use
As part of World No Tobacco Day, the Cayman Islands Cancer Society is hoping for the community to become more aware of the dangers of smoking.
JA’s AIDS stigma shunned
Senior business leaders Monday said the time has come to end the widespread stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.
New office for Health Commission
Cayman's Health Practice Commission officially opened its office in the Sigma Building with a visit from the Minister for Health Services Mr. Gilbert McLean last week.
Church holds seminar
The Health Ministries Department of the Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventists sponsored a Pastoral HIV/AIDS Awareness & Training Seminar April 29-May1 in concert with the Health Ministries Department of West Indies Union.
Ministry launches stress programme
Residents of Bodden Town, Savannah and Breakers were invited to a special community event and fish fry to promote emotional wellness following Hurricane Ivan.
NDC launches professional training programme
The National Drug Council has launched a three-month pilot project training programme for professionals looking to improve their skills and career performance.
Drug council tackling new challenges
Like many people on the island, Catherine Chesnut's world was turned upside down by the hurricane. It meant a difficult three-month separation from her 20-month-old son and taking on the daunting task of rebuilding the National Drug Council (NDC) where she serves as CEO and co-coordinator.
Healthcare facilities will be inspected
Cayman's Health Practice Commission, which has among its responsibilities the inspection and certification of healthcare facilities in the Cayman Islands, has begun the process for provisional certification of healthcare facilities that are in operation.
Deanna Marie Look Loy
Part of the responsibilities for the Director of Children and Family Services is to chair the Essential Relief Services during major catastrophes.
Health Ministry in recovery
The Ministry of Health has laid out its recovery and future mitigation arrangements in the event of another disaster of the magnitude of Hurricane Ivan.
