Cabinet, at its meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, approved the creation of thirty-four (34) established positions of Public Health Aide within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, classified at Level II, as part of Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen primary and community-based health services. Cabinet further approved annual financing of $702,836.10 under Primary Health Care and the transition of all temporary and contracted Public Health Aides

The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, in collaboration with IsraAID, successfully concluded a comprehensive two days of First Aid and CPR certification training for primary and secondary school teachers. The initiative equipped 47 teachers from across the island with essential life-saving skills, ensuring a safer environment for students and the wider community. Participants underwent rigorous training in First Aid, C

The RayAsta Foundation is launching a health promotion campaign aimed at educating students, teachers, and parents about the dangers of stroke, its warning signs, and the importance of early response. This initiative seeks to build awareness across school communities so that the Dominican community is able to recognize stroke symptoms quickly and take life-saving action. Through interactive school presentations, the campaign will highlight: • common signs and symptoms of stro

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), is strengthening national efforts to create healthier food environments in Dominican schools. The initiative forms part of a regional response to the alarming rise in childhood overweight and obesity- now affecting o

Executive Member of the Dominica Diabetes Association and Young Leader for Diabetes in Dominica, and Pharmacy Technician, Ms. Royette Charles, is on a mission to inspire hope among individuals living with diabetes. She is also calling on the wider Dominican public to make proactive lifestyle changes that can help prevent the onset of the illness. Ms. Charles emphasizes the importance of viewing diabetes as a serious health issue that requires consistent effort and discipline.

The American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM), in partnership with the RayAsta Foundation and the Government of the Commonwealth of...

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Jollys Pharmacy was awarded the second place prize in the “Best Pharmacy” category at the prestigious Caribbean Pharmacy Sigma Business...

The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) is proud to announce that the CAP 2025 Annual Conference will take place from August 18 to...

A major step forward in combatting Gender-based Violence (GBV) was taken when the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services of...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services acknowledges the recent public statements made by Dr. Dale Dangleben regarding his...

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A strong message was delivered today at the Human Rights Council by a group of 64 countries, which highlighted the fundamental role of...

The Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development, on the occasion of the observance of Local Government month, celebrated...

As the anniversary of Raymond’s passing approaches, the RayAsta Foundation pauses to reflect on his remarkable life, enduring legacy, and...

Honourable Cassanni Laville, Minister of Health, Wellness and Social Services, presented on behalf of Dominica at the Seventy-eighth...

The Honourable Cassanni Laville, Dominica’s Minister for Health, Wellness and Social Services, is currently in Geneva, Switzerland...

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