World Paediatric Project has piloted a new team-a Paediatric Pulmonology clinic that recently concluded a visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The new diagnostic team that specializes in identifying and treating children with chronic lung and respiratory conditions and concerns such as chronic asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis held clinics in SVG from March 10-12, a WPP release states. Operating from the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH), the team.
Cases of rheumatic fever among children in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), have been highlighted as an area of concern by a local paediatrician due to its link with Rheumatic Heart Disease and the number of cases being recorded in the country. This is the information coming from Dr. Shari-Ann Davis-Andrews, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Cardiology Specialist during a recent episode of VC3’s RoundTable Talk on Heart Health. Dr …
A double team from World Paediatric Project (“WPP”) wrap up surgical interventions today at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (“MCMH”). The double Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery (Reconstructive) teams held clinics on Sunday February, 11, 2024 at the MCMH where a number of children were seen, a WPP release states. [caption id="attachment 174006" align="alignnone" width="1000"] (From left) Dr.Nadia Blanchet – Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Aaron Foglio – Plastic surgery resident, Dr. Jasmine Ellis-Davy …
The World Paediatric Project (WPP), hosted back-to-back Speech and Language Therapy, and diagnostic Cardiology teams last week. Both teams together provided healthcare services to over 200 Vincentian children, a WPP release states. [caption id="attachment 173922" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Miriam Kerr (left)– Leading Speech Pathologist[/caption] Speech, language and behavioural issues especially in young children have shown to be an area in St. Vincent that needs attention considering the large number of referrals received. …
The World Paediatric Project (WPP) kicked off their activities for the year at the weekend by hosting the general surgery team at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH).