PAHO MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IN DOMINICA
Roseau, Dominica (June 15, 2026)- The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services has received a donation of twenty (20) computer units from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), comprising fifteen (15) laptops and five (5) desktop computers, to support disease surveillance, data management, and the strengthening of primary health care services across Dominica. The donation forms part of PAHO’s ongoing support to the Ministry’s health information and surveillance
Dominica Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
The Dominica Council on Ageing (DCOA) is calling on citizens to stand against elder abuse and show solidarity with older persons as the country joins the international observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2026. This year's theme, "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work," emphasizes the need to move beyond simply recognizing the issue and take meaningful action to protect older persons from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimina
Discover Dominica Authority Launches “Summer the Nature Island Way” Initiative
New itineraries and curated experiences invite families, couples and solo travelers to explore the Nature Island this summer – The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched “Summer the Nature Island Way,” a new seasonal travel initiative under its Nature of Love destination campaign. The initiative features eight curated itineraries designed to help visitors explore Dominica through adventure, wellness, culture and nature-based experiences. Developed as a practical p
