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Healthy Lifestyle
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:36 PM
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| Citizens are being urged to embrace a healthy lifestyle in order to alleviate the medical burden of the State. This mandate was given by Health Minister John Rahael as he spoke with two recipients of open |
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Health Dollars
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:36 PM
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| Health Minister John Rahael is confident Government will give his ministry more money if needed. The Minister made this disclosure after a tour of the newly refurbished ward 43 of the Port of Spain General |
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Health Dollars
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:03 PM
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| $3.7 billion dollars This is the sum which has been allocated to the Health sector as the Government works towards combating lifestyle diseases Yesterday, Finance Minister Patrick Manning, during budget |
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NATUC on Health Minister
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Friday, August 17, 2007 2:53 AM
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| Meanwhile not so good news for Health Minister John Rahael, who is being warned by the National Trade Union Center, or NATUC, to refrain from what the group is describing as his aggressive and confrontational |
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Centurion in good health
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Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:03 PM
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| Today Grenadian-born Josephine Minnier celebrates her 107th birthday, with a clean bill of health. In an interview this morning, Manager of the Sweet Chariot Home for the Elderly Pauline Daily, describes |
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No Fake Companies in Health
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Wednesday, July 04, 2007 5:43 PM
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| Health Minister John Rahael is maintaining there are no phantom companies operating in the sector. The Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the Health Sector found several problems which affected |
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PM Healthy
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Thursday, July 12, 2007 3:55 PM
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| Prime Minister Patrick Manning has been given a clean bill of health after undergoing routine medical test in Cuba. Agriculture Minister Jarrette Narine confirmed the Prime Minister is back in the country and he chaired yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. power 102 Tags: Health, Patrick Manning, Port-of-Spain |
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Pm on Health
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Thursday, September 13, 2007 7:38 PM
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| Prime Minister Patrick Manning says that while the nation's health sector may be better than those in some developed countries, it is not operating at the standard it should be. Manning stressed that infrastructure |
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C.O.P. Outrage over Health Sector
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Friday, September 14, 2007 4:24 AM
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| Congress of the People is deeply outraged with what is happening in our health care system. This position as outline by Cop’s Leader Winston Dookeran comes on the heels …of a patient Allan Ragbir who reportedly |
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New health Care
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:31 PM
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| Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago can look forward to the Beginning of Freedom as it relates to health care, if the Congress of the People forms the next government. That’s according to COP candidate for |
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Health Inspector Beaten
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Monday, June 23, 2008 9:38 PM
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| A Public Health Inspector had his car stolen and was beaten in an attack this morning at his home. At around 6 am, Azam Mohammed, an inspector with the San Fernando City Corporation was attacked by four |
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Ministry of Health Race
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:41 PM
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| Members of the public will have access to free blood glucose…cholesterol…Body Mass Index and HIV testing today…as the Ministry of Health hosts its annual … ‘People on the move for Health 5k’ The ministry |
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Money Spent on Private Health Care
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:54 PM
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| Over the last 2 years, the state has paid over half a million dollars to private health institutions according to Health Minister Jerry Narace. Speaking in the House of Representatives recently, Minister |
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ALLOCATE MORE MONEY FOR HEALTH
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:59 AM
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| Plans to implement a system of national Health Insurance in Trinidad and Tobago will have devastating effects for underprivileged persons. This is the view of Former Secretary of the Medical Professionals |
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30 Billion for Health Sector
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Friday, September 12, 2008 8:56 AM
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| Over 30 billion dollars is the price tag Health Minister Jerry Narace estimates would be spent to help in the transformation of the sector in 15 to 20 years. Mr Narace indicates when he assumed office |
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Health Care issues
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:51 PM
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| Government should focus on alleviating the problems in Health Care instead of seeking to buy luxury vehicles. This is according to the Congress of the People’s Health Care watch Chairman Dr. Navi |
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MERHAIR: PRIVATISE HEALTH CARE
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:27 PM
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| Trinidad and Tobago’s Public Healthcare system in virtually in a mess… Independent Senator Gail Merhair is calling for it to be privatized as she laments successive governments have failed |
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Health Upgrade
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:33 AM
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| Major upgrade and construction works will be carried out at all major Health Institutions in Trinidad and Tobago. This was disclosed by Health Minister Jerry Narace while speaking at a media conference |
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Health Services for Carnival
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Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:22 AM
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| Additional ambulance capacity and adequately trained medical staff will be on hand at health facilities during this Carnival season. A release from the health minister this afternoon said several health |
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Health Services for Carnival
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:26 AM
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| Citizens are being urged to desist from drinking and driving, the abuse of drugs and risky sexual behaviour. The call comes from the ministry of health as it wishes citizens and visitors an enjoyable |
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UNC Health Plan
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Friday, February 27, 2009 8:46 PM
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| The United National Congress intends to formulate recommendations aimed at improving the quality of Health Care delivery in Trinidad and Tobago to Government and the Ministry of Health. This was announced |
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Health care system ready
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Monday, March 23, 2009 8:30 AM
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| This country’s health system is deemed by foreign officials to be in a position to deal with any eventualities that may occur during next month’s 5th Summit of the Americas. Health Minister Jerry Narace gave the |
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Health Minister on Young Hannah
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Monday, December 07, 2009 1:16 PM
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| Condemnation of Health Minister Jerry Narace on the issue of much needed funding to save the life of 9 year-old Hannah Lendor. Hannah needs 1.3 million dollars to address a fatal liver problem. Earlier this year the young |
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COP Calls for Health Centre to Be Re-opened.
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Friday, February 19, 2010 5:27 PM
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| Congress of the People deputy political leader Prakesh Ramadar is calling on the authorities to reopen the Success/Laventille Health Centre. Mr. Ramadar made the plea following a visit to the area on Friday |
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Health Ministry wants to partner with business
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:44 PM
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| In a move aimed at tackling chronic diseases and promoting a healthier lifestyle, the Health Ministry plans to work closer with the business community. Health Minister Jerry Narace reveals the government is considering the introduction of regulations which would help companies produce healthier foods. However, he assured this would only be done after consultations with the relevant stalk holders. Speaking at a Chronic Disease Partner’s Forum on Wednesday , Minister Narace called on the public to |
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Health ministry on flood and foods
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 5:44 PM
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| The Health Ministry reminds citizens of the need to be careful when consuming foods during the rainy seasons The Ministry says if flood waters reach your stored food it may have become contaminated and so you should not cook or eat perishable items such as vegetables and fruits that have been soaked by the flood water The ministry also advises that you do not cook or eat items from bags or cartons that have been soaked by flood water, items from damaged cans, and any poultry or animals that were |
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Health Minister on issues
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:17 AM
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| An assurance from the New Health Minister Therese Baptiste Cornelis that she intends to rid the hospital of the myriad of problems now plaguing the institutions. Speaking yesterday after a tour of the Mt Hope Medical Sciences |
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Health Minister tour controversial Scarborough Regional Hospital
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 5:35 PM
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| What was supposed to be a regular fact finding tour of the new 100 bed Scarborough Regional Hospital by Health Minister, Therese Baptiste Cornelis Wednesday turned into a media frenzy. Shortly after the tour began, Minister Baptiste Cornelis began asking NIPDEC representatives for details about the project, including some background information on the contractors. These were followed by further questions by Minister of Tobago Development, Vernella Alleyne –Toppin and Tobago House of Assembly Minority |
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Health Minister visits Caura Hospital
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Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:20 PM
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| Government is exploring avenues aimed at reducing the wait time for persons on the list for surgeries for complications such as cataract. Health Minister, Therese |
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Health Minister Apologizes
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:38 AM
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| One week after telling a crown of party supporters in Felecity to SHUT UP, Health Minister Therese Baptiste-Cornelis has admitted to making a mistake Speaking to reporters yesterday Minister Baptiste Cornelis apologized |
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Penal Clerk Kidnapped
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Friday, July 13, 2007 7:29 PM
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| Kidnappers are demanding a two hundred thousand dollar ransom for the safe release of a 26-year-old clerk. Vasha Ramkaran-Ramdale was last seen leaving her workplace-the Pleasantville Health Centre-in |
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Sixteen Young Doctors Dismissed.
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Monday, July 30, 2007 10:08 PM
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| Minister of Health John Rahael, is avoiding discussions about the dismissal of sixteen young doctors on Friday. This was said by President of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association Dr. Balkaran Ramkissoon |
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Grieving Mother Asks for Help
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Saturday, July 21, 2007 12:53 PM
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| A single-mother of two wants to know why Minister of Health John Rahael isn’t trying to help her sick 2 pound baby. Maria Marcano is grieving because she is running out of options and is forced to watch |
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DEAL WITH DOCTORS
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:44 AM
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| There are some doctors who are giving patients wrong prescriptions and poor service. Health Minister John Rahael confirms these are some of the complaints from members of the public. Speaking during the |
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No Identity
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Wednesday, August 01, 2007 12:30 PM
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| The North Health Regional Authority is renewing its plea to the public, for its assistance in identifying a patient warded at the Intensive Care Unit of the Port of Spain General Hospital According to |
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John Rahael on Training Initiatives
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:31 PM
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| Health Minister John Rahael is assuring citizens that long lines at the nation’s health facilities will soon be a thing of the past According to the Minister, the ministry is actively pursuing measures |
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Minister Reveals Eye-bank
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:31 PM
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| Meanwhile, the Health Minister has revealed that plans are underway to establish an eye-bank in Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking on Power 102 yesterday afternoon, Minister Rahael noted that the recent cadaver transplants provide another avenue of hope power 102 Tags: John Rahael, Eye Bank |
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Rahael on Organ Transplant
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:31 PM
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| Health Minister John Rahael is of the firm belief that each citizen holds the life of the other in his or her hands According to the Minister, the public should consider giving their organs when they die |
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Doctors Meeting
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Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:31 PM
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| 14 local doctors seeking employment within the South West Regional Health Authority met with its Chief Executive Officer today Sources say the meeting was to discuss possible employment within the organisation |
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Fleas at Whitehall
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Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:31 PM
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| The Ministry of Health and the Insect Vector Control Division were called to Whitehall yesterday. This after workers at the Prime Minister’s Office were sent home early due to a flea infestation The affected |
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