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Humans become infected with leptospirosis through direct contact with the urine of infected animals, especially rats, or with a urine-contaminated. environment.

SVG records 15 cases of leptospirosis; HFMD confirmed in schools

St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) recorded 15 cases of leptospirosis so far this year, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. The ministry further said it is monitoring closely…

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The Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre. (Lance Neverson file)

Gov’t to charge $250 for dialysis

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will charge patients EC$250 each time they undergo haemodialysis at the Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MMDC) in Georgetown. The price represents…

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