The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)

Partnering with Member States and stakeholders to prevent disease, promote and protect the health of the people of the Caribbean.

Caribbean Wellness Day 2020 Statement
This year, the people of the Caribbean Region will celebrate 12 years since the 2007 landmark summit, ‘Declaration of Port of Spain: Uniting to Stop the Epidemic of Chronic Non-co...
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SUCCESS STORY: CARPHA Shines the Spotlight on Cancer in the Caribbean
Cancer is the second cause of death in the Caribbean. The high costs of cancer care and treatment impact negatively on the economies of our countries.
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CARPHA Turnaround Time for Testing Remains Consistent with No Test Results Pending
As the regional reference laboratory, the CARPHA Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) continues to conduct tests for suspected COVID-19 cases for 18 of its 26 Member States.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
The benefits of breastfeeding are tremendous for both mother and baby. Breast milk, which is specially designed to meet the health needs of a growing baby, provides protection aga...
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CARPHA’s Caribbean Regulatory System (CRS) Recommends Its 100th Medicine to CARICOM Member States
Recently, the CARPHA CRS recommended its 100th medicine to CARICOM Member States. The event serves as an important milestone. The CARPHA CRS has been operational since April 2017...
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