Tag: World Health Day
Minister’s message for World Health Day
Minister of Health Dwayne Seymour writes: World Health Day (Sunday, 7 April) is a time for decision-makers, educators, advocates, and, indeed, the whole community to consider how we can improve health outcomes around the world and in our local communities. The 2019 international focus on universal health coverage continues from last year, with particular attention […]
Free health screenings offered
(CNS Local Life): The theme for World Health Day 2018 is “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere” and in recognition of the annual 7 April commemoration, the Public Health Department has organised a week of free health screenings. This year’s theme encompasses the idea that universal health coverage means that all people and communities receive the […]
Minister’s message for World Health Day
Health Minister Dwayne Seymour: To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Cayman Islands will be holding World Health Day activities from 9 to 13 April. WHO’s constitution came into force on 7 April 1948. This year, the Cayman Islands will celebrate a week of activities commencing on Monday, 9 April.
Minister’s message for World Health Day
(Premier and Minister for Health Alden McLaughlin): Each year, the Cayman Islands, along with countries around the globe, celebrates World Health Day on 7 April, the date that the World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded. This year the theme is “Depression: Let’s talk”. Depression is a very serious matter that can lead to devastating consequences. […]
Free screenings offered for World Health Day
(CNS Local Life): As part of observances of World Health Day 7 April, whose theme this year is “Depression: let’s talk”, the Health Services Authority (HSA) is again offering free screenings (blood sugar and blood pressure). Starting today (3 April) through 7 April, health screenings will be offered throughout the islands, including all district health […]
