Mortality of very low birthweight infants at the University Hospital of the West Indies has decreased over the past four decades, however, there has been no appreciable decline in mortality for those weighing ≤ 750 g. Measures to further decrease mortality must target these small infants.

In a review of 60 patients with tuberculous meningitis, significant relationships were found between mortality and both duration of hospitalization and being in stage III at admission to hospital. Earlier admission of patients could provide better outcomes.