Alarming Increase in Strokes and Heart Failures in Antigua: Dedicated Cardiology Unit to be Established
The Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph, has told his Cabinet colleagues that strokes and heart failures pose a considerable challenge to the healthcare system in Antigua and Barbuda.
With a compelling argument, the Minister successfully convinced the Cabinet of the urgent need to establish a dedicated cardiology unit at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), a move that promises to save countless lives that would otherwise be tragically lost too soon.
Heart failure, the Minister emphasized, has now surpassed diabetes and hypertension as the leading causes of health distress within the community.
This condition not only threatens physical well-being but also places a significant emotional burden on families, as occurrences often strike suddenly and without clear explanation, leaving loved ones in shock and grief.
The establishment of a specialized unit aims to address these challenges head-on, offering hope and critical care to those at risk.
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Comments (7)
Anonymous December 13, 2024, 6:42 AM
Tired of BS December 13, 2024, 6:51 AM
KAREN December 13, 2024, 1:46 PM
Watching from the sidelines December 13, 2024, 8:34 AM
Tanya December 13, 2024, 10:48 AM
Lanval Daly December 14, 2024, 8:03 AM
How about addressing lifestyle changes like more regular exercise reducing obesity in Antigua and Barbuda? IMO that is a better place to start.
Child of God December 15, 2024, 6:38 AM