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Hantavirus on the High Seas: What the MV Hondius Outbreak Means for Dominica
A deadly cluster of hantavirus cases aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is raising urgent questions for Caribbean small island states — and for Dominica in particular, as the Nature Island navigates the most ambitious tourism expansion in its history. ⚠ Situation as of 8 May 2026: The Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius is en…
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Nobody Was Coming to Save Us. So We Built It Ourselves.
On what it really takes to lead in public health in the Caribbean — and why the region deserves leaders who refuse to wait for permission. There is a particular kind of meeting I have attended many times across the Caribbean. The room is full of intelligent, well-meaning people. There are PowerPoint slides with excellent…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
“OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES” International Day of Person with Disabilities will be observed on December 3rd, 2022 under the theme “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.” Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which,…
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Sickle Cell Awareness Hike
On Saturday October, 4th 2014, the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation will be engaging in an awareness hike to promote healthy living with sickle cell disease. The hike will be held on Segment 5 of the Waitukubuli National Trail from Pond Casse to Emerald Pool. Registration for the hike is $20. Transportation will be provided. The…
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Donation to Goodwill Primary School
“Sickle Cell Cares Foundation donates school supplies to the Roseau Primary School.“ September is regarded as Sickle Cell Awareness month! It is mostly celebrated in the United States through NGOs and various charities championing the cause for greater sickle cell disease awareness, education and research. This year, the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation is continuing its…
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Handing Over Ceremony
“Blood Refrigerator Donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital” On Thursday June, 18th 2015, the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation will be holding an official ceremony to donate a Blood Refrigerator to the Princess Margaret Hospital. In July 2014, the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation partnered with Save Against Sickling, based in Connecticut, USA, to engage in. “The…
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Sickle Cell Club Interns Outreach
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Warner Health Fair
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Wear Red Campaign
HERE’S WHAT YOU DO: 1st Prize: 1 hand painting by “Earl Etienne. 2nd Prize: A dinner for 2 at “The Great Old House”. 3rd Prize: 1 gift certificate for the “Glam Day Spa”
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T-Shirt Competition
In an effort to raise awareness about Sickle cell disease; the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation hosted a T-Shirt Design Competition on the 14th of June which ran until July 10th. A total of 13 entries were submitted, of which the top three with the most likes would get a prize. The participants had to either…