Lifeline RX, Week 4, February 2016

Influenza (also called flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. In this region, the flu usually spreads between the months of October and May during flu season. Flu can cause mild…

Lifeline RX Week 3, February 2016

The bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito can spread dengue, chikungunya, or Zika viruses. While chikungunya virus is relatively new to the Turks and Caicos Islands, dengue has been present in country for nearly five years. Now Zika virus,…

Lifeline RX, Week 2, February 2016

This Valentine’s Day love with caution. The month of February is “National Condom Month.” The fight against HIV/AIDS in particular and other sexually transmitted infections has been a major priority for this sub-Region, including the Turks and…

Lifeline RX, Week 1, February 2016

Thursday, 4th of February, is World Cancer Day. This year, a three year campaign has been launched under the theme, “We can. I can.” do our part to reduce the global burden of cancer. Cancer is not a single disease, but a group of related diseases…

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Typhoon Bolaven Lashes Korean Peninsula

A powerful typhoon is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to North and South Korea, leaving at least eight people dead and thousands without power.   Typhoon Bolaven churned up rough seas as it slid up the coast of South Korea Tuesday before making…

Republican Party Opens Shortened Convention as Storm Skirts Florida

U.S. Republicans hold the first full day of their national convention Tuesday, pushing to highlight their policies and presidential candidate Mitt Romney while a tropical storm threatens to overshadow the event's celebratory tone.   Romney is set to…

Burmese Army Continues Rights Violations In Karen

As Burma's government and ethnic Karen rebel groups continue peace talks to end one of the world's longest running conflicts, there are renewed reports of human rights violations by the Burmese army in the volatile state.   A new report by…