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Laboratory Professionals Discuss Strengthening Laboratory Networks Across the Caribbean Region

Laboratory Professionals Discuss Strengthening Laboratory Networks Across the Caribbean Region

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.  15 August 2024.  The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) convened a hybrid meeting of the Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network (CariPHLN), from 12 to 13 August 2024 at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.The two-day meeting jointly funded by the Republic of Korea through the Republic of Korea - CARICOM Cooperation Fund, and the European Union (EU) brought together national laboratory directors and managers, and other labo...
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CARPHA Donates Public Health Supplies to Grenada to Support Recovery Efforts Post of Hurricane Beryl

CARPHA Donates Public Health Supplies to Grenada to Support Recovery Efforts Post of Hurricane Beryl

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 5th August 2024. In response to the recent catastrophic hurricane that struck Carriacou and Petite Martinique of Grenada, and Union Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)  has purchased essential public health supplies to assist in improving hygiene, sanitation and the prevention and control of vector borne and other infectious diseases. The donation to Grenada was made  on July 31st  ...
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CARPHA and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle NCDs

CARPHA and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle NCDs

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 13 December, 2023: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health issues are the primary causes of death and disability globally. Prevention through addressing risk factors like tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets is crucial to mitigating their long-term health impacts. In a ground-breaking initiative to combat the rising challenge of these diseases, Not...
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World Food Day 2023: “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”

World Food Day 2023: “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”

Castries, Saint Lucia. 16 October 2023. Access to food and water are fundamental human rights1. Water in its finite nature is the driving force for people, economies, nature and the foundation of our food. Agriculture accounts for a significant proportion of total freshwater withdrawal, and water availability is inextricably linked to food production and food security in the Caribbean region. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16th, aims to promote global awareness of hunger and p...
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  • CARPHA Encourages Persons to Know their Blood Pressure

    CARPHA Encourages Persons to Know their Blood Pressure

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    Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, May 16, 2014: The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is calling on persons to know their blood pressure, strive to keep it healthy or lower it. This is in keep...
  • CARPHA and CTO Launch Tourism and Health Programme

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    CARPHA and CTO successfully launched the regional tourism and health programme and conducted an awareness and discussion workshop on Friday May 2, 2014 in Aruba. The keynote address was given by the M...
  • CARPHA’s new Chairman of the Board

    CARPHA’s new Chairman of the Board

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    Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, October 02, 2013: The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Colin Riley, Minister of Health of Montserrat...
  • Saint Lucia Joins Regional Project to Build Public Health Capacity

    Saint Lucia Joins Regional Project to Build Public Health Capacity

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    Castries, Saint Lucia, September 04, 2014. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Human Services and Gender Relations, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is launching the Ca...
  • New CARPHA lab to help region respond to health threats

    New CARPHA lab to help region respond to health threats

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    The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) moved today one step forward in its mission to provide strategic direction in analyzing, defining and responding to public health priorities of CARICOM, in ...
  • GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

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    The Center for Global Health of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S., in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), St. George's Un...
  • CR-FELTP Trains New Mentors in Jamaica

    CR-FELTP Trains New Mentors in Jamaica

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    Caribbean Regional Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (CR-FELTP) Trains New Mentors in Jamaica The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) hosted a four-day workshop in Kingston, Jam...
  • Risk of Ebola in the Caribbean

    Risk of Ebola in the Caribbean "Low"

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    Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, August 06, 2014: The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says the risk of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) being imported to the Caribbean is low. Executive Direct...
  • Risk Communication Training to Help Senior Health Officials Better Manage Health Threats

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    Risk Communication Training to Help Senior Health Officials Better Manage Health Threats Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 19, 2016: "Risk communication is an important tool in managing health th...
  • Influenza Activity in the Caribbean

    Influenza Activity in the Caribbean

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    Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, September 26, 2013. The Caribbean, like other regions in the Americas, experiences seasonal influenza activity. Improved health monitoring by Ministries of Health i...