ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE– AFFECTING THE AGED The observance of World Alzheimer’s day will take place on Wednesday 21st September 2022 under the theme, “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s.” It is that time of the year when regional as well as international organisations commemorate the day and emphasized the impact of the disease through information sharing.
August 23, 2022 Health Minister congratulates Alfred Athill on Pharmacist of the Year 2022 Award The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our Director of Pharmaceutical Services in Antigua and Barbuda, Mr. Alfred Athill on receiving the award for the CAP Pharmacist of the Year
FUNCTIONS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Just as burglar bars are designed to protect and prevent intruders from entering one’s establishments, so too does our body’s immune system against bacteria, viruses, fungi as well as toxic chemicals caused by microbes. The system is comprised of diverse organs, cells and proteins which work together. There
DO YOU HAVE SKIN PROBLEMS? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a common skin disorder within Antigua and Barbuda. Diagnosed as a chronic, degenerating, inflammatory skin condition, eczema signs are quite visible in babies and small children. It affects mainly children in urban areas or developed countries and its dominance has enlarged over the last 30
ARE YOU AFRAID OF MONKEYPOX? A mere glance on the images associated with the monkeypox virus is enough to make a person’s skin crawl. But, what if the images were of someone you know or cared about? Furthermore, what if they depicted you? Yes, even the very thought is painfully scary. The scare surrounding
14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiatives The 14th Annual Caribbean conference on National Health Financing Initiatives will be held in Antigua in October 2022, learn more here.
Have you ever known someone who was once dark skinned then suddenly started changing colour? In some areas of the body you may have noticed patches of that pale skin spreading. If there are blood vessels under the skin or if it is exposed to sunlight, the patches will appear slightly pink. The discolouration usually
ARE YOU AT RISK OF GETTING A STROKE? The increase of stroke related illnesses in Antigua and Barbuda is becoming a matter of grave concern to the medical fraternity. While in the past it was considered an illness for the more mature persons, recent statistics have dispelled that notion. In recent times persons in their
ARE YOU A SMOKER? Tuesday 31st May 2022 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) with the theme for this year being: “Protect the Environment.” WNTD is perhaps the only day of the year when the tobacco industry and its danger to humans and the environment come under intense scrutiny. Experts have long spouted that tobacco
EDUCATE YOURSELF ON HYPERTENSION World Hypertension Day will be on Friday 177h May 2022 with the theme for this year being “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately- Control It, Live Longer!” The day was first observed in 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL). Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as