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Statement by the Chair of the Caribbean Community, Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada on increasing vigilance following the Mpox outbreak
The recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the outbreak of mpox, specifically the more transmissible clade 1b, emphasises the importance of heightened vigilance within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As of 14 August 2024, this outbreak has been classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which necessitates a unified and proactive approach. Mpox is a…
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“Access to health remains vital as hurricane devastated Member States recover” – CARPHA
“CARPHA’s multisectoral Rapid Response Team stands ready to provide immediate support in surveillance, food, water and environmental safety and vector-borne disease control to our Member States. Our regional referral laboratories are also ready to provide rapid testing of clinical, food, water and environmental samples as needed.” Dr Lisa Indar, Ad Interim Executive Director at CARPHA Port of Spain, Trinidad and…
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Caribbean Public Health Day: from Awareness to Action – Public Health Matters
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 3 July 2024 – Caribbean Public Health Day (CPHD) is celebrated annually on 2 July to raise awareness about public health’s vital role in the lives of Caribbean people and to highlight the work of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). This day coincides with the anniversary of CARPHA, the Region’s sole public health…
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The Caribbean Public Health Agency observes 10th anniversary in 2023
This year, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) observes its 10-year anniversary. CARPHA became the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean when it was legally established in July 2011. However, the Agency began its operations in 2013, after an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States. Caribbean Public Health Day celebrated on July 2nd every year, coincides with the…
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A Decade of Public Health Service: CARPHA Observes 10 years
(Caribbean Public Health Agency Press Release) This year, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) observes its 10-year anniversary. CARPHA became the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean when it was legally established in July 2011. However, the Agency began its operations in 2013, after an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States. Caribbean Public Health Day celebrated on…
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CARPHA: The Decision to Impose Travel Entry Requirements Belongs to the National Authorities
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 06 December, 2021: Countries across the world, including the Caribbean, are rolling out more stringent measures for travellers, including additional testing and even travel bans, as part of their plan to combat the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron. In light of this, CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. Joy St. John contends, “The decision to impose entry…
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World Diabetes Day 2021
“Diabetes causes death and disability. Complications from diabetes can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation. This disease can adversely affect both the quality and length of your life, and screening for diabetes should be part of your routine health checks,” stated CARPHA Executive Director Dr. Joy St. John in observance of World Diabetes Day 2021. …
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CARPHA receives Ultra Cold Freezer from United States Government
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) received an ultra-cold freezer from the United States Embassy in Port of Spain, which is part of a donation which includes laboratory supplies, laboratory coats, and scrubs. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Shante Moore made the donation, valued US$45,065, to CARPHA. The handover took place at CARPHA’s headquarters in Port of Spain Trinidad. On hand to…
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Communique issued at the conclusion of the sixteenth Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, via videoconference, 13 September 2021
The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met virtually on Monday 13 September at its 16th Special Emergency Meeting to consider a regional response to the recent surge in infections, hospitalisations and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus across the Community. The Heads of Government expressed deep concern at the increase with more than 100,000 new…
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CARPHA Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Survey
As the Caribbean rolls out COVID-19 vaccines, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) launched a survey on 17 February to obtain views on the COVID-19 vaccines of people living in the Region and to determine their willingness to be vaccinated. “There is a growing concern about vaccine hesitancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the…
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