ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Updated Information on Zika Virus as of 13 October 2016 The Public Health Department wishes to advise of a further update relating to the status of the Zika virus in the Cayman Islands. Since the press release of October 12, Public Health officials are confirming that a pregnant lady from the
ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Zika Virus Update as of 12 October 2016 The total number of locally transmitted laboratory confirmed cases of the Zika virus remains at 17, as of 12 October 2016. Laboratory diagnosed imported cases have increased to 10. The total number of all laboratory confirmed cases, local and imported, is 27. •
Visiting UK Overseas Territories Minister, Baroness Joyce Anelay and Her Excellency Governor Helen Kilpatrick cut the ribbon on Faith Hospital’s new Emergency Helipad at an opening ceremony on Monday, 3 October, marking a very momentous occasion for Cayman Brac. “This dedicated emergency landing site for Faith Hospital is a milestone for the Sister Islands’ healthcare
ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Zika Virus Update as of 26 September 2016 The total number of locally transmitted laboratory confirmed cases of the Zika virus reached 17, as of 26 September 2016. Laboratory diagnosed imported cases have increased to nine. The total number of all laboratory confirmed cases, local and imported, is 26. • Since
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) and Psychiatry and Behavioral Services Department will join in celebration of World Mental Health Week, which begins 9th October and concludes on 15th October globally. On 10th October every year the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day -an opportunity to raising awareness of mental health
Jabez Foundation donates to Paediatric Department The Jabez Foundation, a not-for-profit company, recently donated US$2,722 to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s (HSA’s) Paediatric Department for the purchase of a Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Device. This device provides vital signs in seconds with hospital-grade technology. The model selected, with appropriate paediatric accessories, accurately and
ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Zika Virus Update as of 19 September 2016 The total number of locally transmitted laboratory confirmed cases of the Zika virus reached 12, as of 19 September 2016. Laboratory diagnosed imported cases remain at seven. The total number of all laboratory confirmed cases, local and imported, is 19. • Since the
Cayman: A leader in regional speech therapy The Cayman Islands has made its mark in the region as a trailblazer in both medical and educational based speech, language and hearing services. The Health Services Authority’s (HSA’s) Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Faith Gealey, made this discovery when she attended the Caribbean Speech Hearing Association (CaribSHA) launch
ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Local Transmission of Zika now at 9 Cases Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, has made public the latest information on the transmission of the Zika virus within the Cayman Islands. “Since the last update of Thursday, 25 August 2016, 14 additional results have been received from the Caribbean
DNA Unit celebrates 10th year anniversary The DNA Unit of the Cayman Islands Forensic Science Laboratory, a not-for-profit, multifunctional, state of the art laboratory operated by the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) in Grand Cayman, celebrates its 10th year anniversary. Established in 2006 and internationally accredited since 2009, the DNA Unit conducts human identity