One hundred and sixty-five thousand Covid-19 test kits arrived on Grand Cayman this morning with a further 35,000 on their way via London. The consignment of tests kits was procured in South Korea and delivered here on a long-range jet. The complex and challenging arrangements for the procurement and consignment were led by the Governor’s
HSA and Cancer Registry observe National Cancer Registrars Week The Health Services Authority and the Cayman Islands Cancer Registry join communities and medical professionals across the world to observe Cancer Registrars Week, April 6-10, 2020 and recognise the country’s progression in voluntary cancer registration. This year’s theme ‘2020 Vision for the Future’ reflects the critical
The HSA understands the importance of having a partner during the labouring process, and as we improve and augment staffing levels in coordination with the private sector, the temporary restriction on visitors to the Maternity will be lifted effective Monday April 6. Visitors will be limited to one person accompanying a patient during labour. Because of
The Health Services Authority wishes to inform the public that Faith Hospital is open and the confirmed positive COVID-19 individual in Cayman Brac is not an inpatient within the facility. The patient was seen in the dedicated flu clinic at the medical wing, Aston Rutty Centre which is equipped to treat persons with flu like
The Health Authority Services has introduced further visitor restrictions for its maternity unit amid the intensifying COVID-19 pandemic. The expanded measures, which take effect this week, includes restrictions to the partners and support persons of mothers in the labour. “This was a difficult decision to reach as we understand how special the birthing process is and
Please be advised, The FDA has ordered a recall of all Ranitidine products, due to manufacturing issues. Patients taking any form of prescription Ranitidine (tablets or liquids) have been asked to discontinue and contact their doctor for an alternative. Persons have also been advised not to purchase over-the-counter Ranitidine products (e.g. Zantac®).
Starting Saturday 4th April 2020, the Health Services Authority will be dispensing prescription refills for CINICO and private insurance members with 100% coverage from our new location at Smith Road Centre, first floor. Pick up from this location will be for refills requested on or after Friday 3rd April. Prescription refills requested before April 3rd
Part of the government’s strategy to stop the spread of the coronavirus is to identify and isolate cases early to avoid the chance for community transmission. This approach requires the public to be clear on what symptoms to look out for and what action they should take including when to be tested by the Health
The Health Services Authority will reopen our clinics and full pharmacy services, tomorrow Saturday 28th March, in line with Government’s latest soft curfew/shelter-in-place provisions. Please find below and attached. Cayman Islands Hospital Pharmacy Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 5:30pm Faith Hospital Pharmacy Monday – Friday 8:30am –
The Health Services Authority will be further limiting services and hours following today’s announcement by the Cayman Islands Government to impose a 24-hour curfew effective 7pm, Wednesday 25th March – 5am, Saturday 28th March. Closures Cayman Islands Hospital Pharmacy – If you require an urgent refill between Thursday 26 – Friday 27, please contact the