Strategic plan for health 2016-2025

Government has accepted the fact that HEALTH is much more than the prevention or reduction of disease, but is a resource for national productivity and development. As such investments in ensuring, a healthy population is an asset for national development. It is for this reason that Government re-affirms its strong commitment to providing better health care to all Grenadians. The National Strategic Plan for Health 2016-2025 provides the framework that will guide the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Social Security (MOHSSSSSS) and its partners over the next ten years. It reflects the Ministry's fundamental belief that health is a basic human right and as a result no one should be denied access to health care. Consequently, one of the overarching goals of this strategic plan is ensure that health services are made available, accessible and affordable to all people without discrimination. Like many other developing countries, Grenada continues to be challenged by meeting the demands for health care services to its citizens. Chronic non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Life style and food choices are the main contributing factors of the disease profile and pose a significant challenge to the delivery of secondary care due to the escalating cost associated with the management of these diseases. This requires the Ministry of Health to place greater emphasis on prevention and health promotion. Notwithstanding the fact, every citizen must however accept responsibility for his/her individual health outcomes. Recently, Grenada has also been experiencing the outbreaks of new and re-emerging communicable diseases, which have been linked to climate change factors. It behooves us therefore to take necessary steps to protect and maintain our environment for our future generations. The Plan further reflects the belief that health fundamentally affects individual productivity and is therefore a critical input for long-term development of the country. To this end, we have set out our major priorities and therefore in concert with the private sector, we will heighten our focus and continue to promote health and wellness among our citizens.

Implementation of AIDS/STD prevention and control programme in Grenada

Provides an overview of the status of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in Grenada. Reports that as of September 1993, seventy-six AIDS cases were recorded, with gonorrhea being the most common STD. Details of the AIDS education programme are given and includes presentations to schools, prison, youth and community groups, workplaces and Parent Teacher Associations. The major lessons learnt from these programmes are enumerated. Highlights the need for staff training and external funding

Breastfeeding policy and plan of action

The breastfeeding plan of action gives guidelines to antenatal and postnatal procedures for mothers. The plan of action covers hospital directives, antenatal care, postnatal care, a referral system after mothers give birth, breast milk substitutes and public health education on the issue

Protect your child from measles : make measles history

This pamphlet designed for distribution during the measle campaign month contains information on the effect of measles, ways in which it can be prevented and the health facilities where children can be immunized

Infection control manual

Presents guidelines, procedures and policies for management and control of hospital acquired infection. The document is divided into two parts. Section A deals mainly with the goals and objectives of the manual and outlines the roles of members of the Infection Control Committee. Section B outlines policy and procedures for hospitals. These include the management of patients with AIDS; handling of clean linen and soiled linen; sterilization and disinfection; isolation techniques; management of exposures; among others

Dengue fever mosquito (aedes aegypti)

Describes the aedes aegypti mosquito and ways in which to get rid of its breeding sites in order to control the spread of the dengue virus

Immunize now : polio, the crippler can be prevented

Pamphlet explaining the disease poliomyelitis, its symptoms and the nethods of prevention

Medium term plan for AIDS prevention and control in Grenada (1989 - 1991)

Presents a comprehensive medium term plan for the surveillance and control of AIDS in Grenada. The socio-economic situation and health status of the island are outlined, followed by the strategies for AIDS prevention and control. Public education and infection control programmes are to be given priority. The organization of AIDS Subcommittees and their responsibilities are outlined as well as strategies for epidemiological surveillance and research; prevention of sexual transmission; prevention of transmission through blood; prevention of perinatal transmission; and reduction of the impact of HIV infection on individuals, groups and society. The main approach and activities planned for these strategies include intensified information

Facts about mental health and mental illness : schizophrenia

Pamphlet describes the mental illness of schizophrenia and lists some of the symptoms and behaviour of a person suffering from such an ailment

Stop AIDS : choose a partner for life

Pamphlet on AIDS. Briefly describes the disease and the ways in which the AIDS virus is transmitted and how this can be prevented

"Pad up" - use a condom - prevent AIDS

Health education leaflet on AIDS

First aid for burns

Lists a number of safety rules that should be followed in order to prevent burns and scalds, and gives a number of first aid procedures for the treatment of burns

Safe use of drugs: some helpful hints

Pamphlet describing safety guidelines for the use of medication.

National policy for the prevention, treatment and management of diarrhoeal diseases in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique

Provides details for the training of mothers of small children in the emergency management of diarrhoeal when professional help is not immediately available. Guidelines for the treatment of simple diarrhoea in the home are given, as well as for treatment of moderate and severe dehydration by health workers. The importance of oral rehydration is emphasised and the method for preparation of oral rehydration solution is given

AIDS: a guide for teenagers

Details concerning AIDS are given under the following headings: what is aids, its causes, ways in which the virus is transmitted and the persons who are at high risk because of their lifestyle. Hints on ways to avoid getting the virus are given

What about a pap test?

Pamphlet giving details on what is involved during a pap test

Rabies: it is always fatal

Pamphlet detailing the methods by which rabies is trasmitted and the ways in which it should be treated