Epidemiologist reveals plan to curb high blood pressure in Cayman
Cayman’s National epidemiologist, Rachel Corbett, has announced a new public health initiative aimed at reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease – the country’s leading cause of death – by improving the prevention and management of high blood pressure.
Speaking at the 16th annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference on 23 Oct., Corbett announced that the Ministry of Health and Wellness will begin implementing the Pan American Health Organization’s HEARTS initiative, a region-wide programme designed to transform how hypertension is diagnosed, treated and managed across primary care. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Oct 31, 2025 05:54 PM