Flu vaccination continues at health centres
The Health Ministry is again urging citizens to ensure they get vaccinated as health centres across Trinidad and Tobago continue the flu vaccination drive. Following a surge in dema...
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Public health officials inspect 17K flood-affected premises
Public Health Inspectors have conducted site visits and assessments at 17,449 premises in the flood-affected communities throughout Trinidad. A total of 21 schools and 550 food premises were impact...
Health Ministry refutes claims of leptospirosis deaths
The Ministry of Health refuted claims of deaths due to leptospirosis circulating on social media, which they said was taken from an old news report. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Minis...
Health Ministry: Flooding increases leptospirosis risk
If you've been in flood waters, beware that you could be at risk for leptospirosis. That’s the warning from the Ministry of Health in light of increased incidences of persistent rainfall and result...
Health Ministry says no flood-related deaths to date
The Health Ministry has refuted reports that some persons were killed as a result of recent flooding, saying on Monday that to date, there have been no reports of deaths as a result of flooding in the...
Retailers reminded of food safety standards following floods
Supermarket owners and others involved in the sale and distribution of food items are advised against selling any items to the public that have come into contact with floodwaters. The Health Minist...
Opposition MPs say 'health crisis' looming
Opposition MPs Dr Tim Gopeesingh, David Lee and Lackram Bodoe said the country is descending into a health crisis and asked whether there is a policy of victimisation being used within the Health Mini...
Health Ministry probes claims of contaminated crab meat
The Chemistry/Food and Drugs Division of the Ministry of Health is investigating claims by the US Food and Drug Agency that fresh crab meat from Venezuela may be contaminated with the Vibrio para...
Health Ministry: Public health centres up and running after floods
The Ministry of Health assured the public that all public health facilities are up and running after Sunday's flash floods in parts of north and central Trinidad. In a statemen...
Audit launched after claims of mismatched hip implants at POSGH
An audit has been launched into all implants done at the Port of Spain General Hospital (POSGH) from January 2017 to date, with a timeline of one week for a preliminary report. The Acting Health Mi...