Ministry of Health News Headlines

The Ministry of Health Observes World Hypertension Day

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Ministry of Health joins the World Hypertension League in observing its annual World Hypertension Day – May 17.

Public Tender

Monday, May 13, 2013

ERHA: Tender are invited for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Medical Equipment at the Sangre Grande Hospital.

Expressions of Interest

Monday, April 29, 2013

The Ministry of Health invites "Expressions of Interest" from qualified individuals and firms for the supply of [...] defined surgical procedures for a period of one (1) year [...]

Fight the Fat Wellness Fair

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Free Health Screening, Food Demonstrations and Fun Activities. Friday April 26th, 2013, Trincity Mall, Radio Shack Atrium, 2pm-6pm.

Vaccination Week 2013: April 20th-27th

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Public is invited to a Day of Vaccination for Children, Adults and Adolescents on Friday 26th April, 2013, Brian Lara Promenade, Port-of-Spain, 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Rich Products Corporation Expands Voluntary Recall

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Rich Products Corporation Expands Voluntary Recall to All Products Produced at Its Waycross, Georgia Facility Due to Possible Contamination with E. Coli O12.

Trees of Life to commemorate Organ Donors

Friday, April 12, 2013

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, 100 kidney transplants have been performed. The 100th transplant was performed on February 26, 2013.

THA Health Secretary Pays Courtesy Visit To Minister Of Health

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

The Tobago House of Assembly Secretary for Health and Social Services, Mrs. Claudia Groome-Duke made a courtesy visit to the Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Fuad Khan, at the Ministry of Health’s Head Office on April 8th 2013.

World Health Day 2013

Friday, April 05, 2013

The focus for World Health Day 2013 is Hypertension. The theme is “140/90 = Hypertension…Know Your Numbers”.

Nestle recalls four varieties of ‘Kit Kat Chunky’ after pieces of plastic found

Friday, March 29, 2013

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that Nestle International has recalled four varieties of ‘Kit Kat Chunky Bars’ and an Easter Egg after pieces of plastic were found in the treats by seven people.

The Ministry of Health launches Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Workshop

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), launched a workshop on Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC).

The Ministry of Health celebrates World Kidney Day

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This year’s celebration of World Kidney Day bears special significance for the Ministry of Health and the National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU) as this country reached a milestone 100th kidney transplant surgery in February.

SWRHA - World Kidney Day

Monday, March 11, 2013

See the activities planned by the SWRHA in commemoration of World Kidney Day (Wednesday 13th March, 2013). Includes free screening...click for more...

Region's First Ever Sextuplets

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Congratulations to the Team of Medical and Nursing Professionals at the Mt. Hope Women's Hospital on the Successful Delivery of T&T and the Region's first ever Sextuplets.

Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Workshop

Friday, March 08, 2013

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the North Central Authority presents An International Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Workshop from Monday 25th to Thursday 28th March, 2013.