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    Dialysis Capacity Expands With New Facility as Government Eyes Local Kidney Transplants

    Antigua and Barbuda has significantly expanded its dialysis capacity with the opening of a new purpose-built facility at the old Holberton Hospital site, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams announced Thursday during the Throne Speech.Sir Rodney said the centre was constructed to meet rising demand...

    Leptospirosis outbreak declared in Jamaica

    Jamaica Gleaner –Jamaica is now experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa, with six suspected deaths so far, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed.During a press conference this morning, the health minister stated that nine cases of the disease have been confirmed,...
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