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DVG warns: Rainy season brings more mosquitoes and higher risk of disease
24ora
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July 7, 2025
0 In an exclusive interview with 24ora.com, Luis Chong, head of the Yellow Fever Mosquito Control Department (GKMB) at the Department of Public Health (DVG), and DVG’s public relations officer, Jurette Croes, shared important updates about the...
Better by MTA Highlights Platinum Members Elevating Global Healthcare Standards
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Better by MTA, the leading medical tourism platform, is proud to spotlight its distinguished Platinum Members—organizations that exemplify leadership, excellence, and innovation in the global...
Aruba Airport proudly receives its First AHATA Impact Award
EA News
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July 1, 2025
In the Social Investment Category Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce it has received its first AHATA Impact Award in the category of Social Investment, in recognition of its outstanding corporate social responsibility efforts...
The 15th Aruba International Regatta 2025
EA News
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July 2, 2025
concludes successfully again, at the Regatta Village The International Aruba Regatta 2025 concluded on Sunday, June 29th, after two thrilling days of racing and two award ceremonies, celebrating the participation and results of both young and...
Two MHF Staff Complete RINO Zuid Mental Health Training
721 News
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July 2, 2025
CAY HILL – Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Social Psychiatric professionals at the Faraja Day Center, Janice Djaoen-Busby and Aisha Mathew, have successfully completed the Mental Health Professional – POH-ggz Caribbean course, an advanced-level...
Aruba Airport Earns LEED Gold Certification for Terminal Expansion
24ora
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June 27, 2025
0 The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is celebrating a major milestone: Queen Beatrix International Airport’s Gateway 2030 Phase 1A Terminal Expansion has earned the prestigious LEED Gold Certification. This makes it the first airport terminal...
Aruba Tourism Authority refines 2026 strategy for North American market
24ora
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June 26, 2025
0 The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is refining its communication and marketing strategy for 2026 with a strong focus on the North American region. The A.T.A. team recently held strategic meetings in New York with its supporting marketing...
Air conditioning outage affects multiple floors at the hospital
24ora
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June 29, 2025
0 ‘Stichting Onroerend Goed Aruba’ (SOGA), the owner of the building housing Horacio Oduber Hospital, has once again left patients and staff without air conditioning. For various reasons, several floors have been left without air conditioning,...
More people with mental health concerns are reaching out to Stichting HUNTO
24ora
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June 27, 2025
0 Mental health has long been a challenge within our community, but awareness and recognition of its importance are finally increasing. Stichting HUNTO has supported around 1,500 people who have sought help and are currently receiving care for...
Aruba shows strong support for refugees on World Refugee Day
24ora
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June 21, 2025
0 On Friday evening, the Government of Aruba lit several buildings in blue to mark World Refugee Day and show solidarity with refugees. According to Melvin Wyatt-Ras, Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs, Elderly Care, and Addiction...
Court rules both pedestrians and driver share blame in Aruba traffic accident
24ora
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June 25, 2025
8 A recent court decision in Aruba has determined that two pedestrians struck by a car were partially responsible for the traffic accident in which they were injured. As a result, they will not receive any additional compensation beyond the amount...
Wi-Fi 7 set for ‘healthy’ growth, driven by IoT, smart cities and WaaS: Report
RCR Wireless News
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June 25, 2025
The global Wi-Fi 7 market is on track to hit $22.9 billion by 2030, according to a new report from BCC Research. The study predicts a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 61.5% between 2025 and 2030, as Wi-Fi 7 adoption accelerates across...
Weekend Minor League roundup, July 5-6: Marco Luciano is on fire
McCovey Chronicles - California
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July 8, 2025
It’s been a few days since I wrote a roundup for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates, what with the long weekend. But let’s see what happened on Saturday and Sunday. Link to the 2025 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List...
Yoga: Simple Routines That Support Emotional Health
The Hans India
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June 23, 2025
India ranks among the top countries with the longest working hours, according to the International Labour Organisation. On average, Indian workers spend 46.7 hours a week at work, with over half regularly exceeding 49 hours. The country stands...
Study reveals alarming rise in youth vaping on Aruba
24ora
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June 20, 2025
0 Vaping is becoming an increasingly serious issue among young people in Aruba, according to the Aruban Anti-Drug Foundation (F.A.D.A.). While the foundation has been monitoring the trend since 2019, it was not considered a major concern at the...
Dominican Republic ranks third in Caribbean for medical tourism to Medellín
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- In 2024, the Dominican Republic became the third-largest Caribbean country sending patients to Medellín, Colombia, for medical tourism, drawn by the city’s high-quality specialized healthcare. According to the International Patient...
FADA and Paper Sisters team up to tackle mental health
24ora
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June 18, 2025
6 Rubiella Toppenberg, a prevention specialist at the Aruba Anti-Drug Foundation (FADA), says that the organization has long focused on two key issues affecting the island: mental health and addiction. In recent years, mental health has become an...
Bloedbank Aruba highlights life-saving impact of blood donors
24ora
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June 18, 2025
2 To mark World Blood Donor Day, the Bloedbank at Horacio Oduber Hospital hosted an Open Day on Friday, June 13th. From noon to 5:00 pm, the public was invited to tour the facility, learn how to become a blood donor, and better understand what...
Charting a Healthier Future - Trinidad and Tobago’s Bold Move to Strengthen Immunization Systems
Pan American Health Organization
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June 17, 2025
Port-of-Spain, 16 June 2025 (PAHO) - The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organisation Trinidad and Tobago Country Office (PAHO), implemented a nationwide assessment of its Expanded...
More people in employment in Caribbean Netherlands in 2024
Statistics Netherlands
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July 7, 2025
In Bonaire, the number of people in employment rose by 1.8 thousand (+14 percent) to 14.7 thousand in 2022. 73.8 percent of all those aged 15 to 74 were in employment. In 2022, the net labour participation rate in Bonaire was 72.5 percent. The net...