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30 October 2025 | 00:08:32

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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.

Launched by the World Health Organization in 2016, the Global HEARTS Initiative aims to strengthen primary healthcare through proven, scalable strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease. The Pan American Health Organization is leading the regional rollout in the Americas, with a goal to make HEARTS the standard model for managing hypertension and related conditions.