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El Comité Ejecutivo de la OPS inicia su 176ª sesión abordando temas clave para la salud en las Américas
PAHO Executive Committee kicks off 176th session, addressing key health issues in the Americas
Cristina Mitchell
23 Jun 2025
PAHO Executive Committee kicks off 176th session, addressing key health issues in the Americas
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Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people – WHO’s new report
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Breakthrough cancer test predicts whether chemotherapy will work - The Telegraph
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- New Mayo Clinic tool exposes hidden cancer DNA changes that may drive treatment resistance Mayo Clinic News Network
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'It feels like I'm breathing through a straw': Terrifying vaping warning after man suffers heart attack at 24 and has 'lungs of a 70-year-old' - Daily Mail
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Reinventing patient experience: Plaza de la Salud’s new management study model
After years of observing and moving through the halls of Plaza de la Salud Hospital in Santo Domingo, I have arrived at several conclusions that may prove useful to enhance healthcare services for our population. Founded by former President Joaquín Balaguer by decree in 1996—and opened its doors in 1997—this institution addressed critical gaps in our national health system.
Over the decades, it has become both an oasis and a lifeline for Dominicans, operating under a public–private, self-sustaining model that grants it a measure of operational freedom.
A recent three-day hospital stay for surgery allowed me to study in depth the pre-operative, operative and inpatient phases. Since 2010, I have applied my hospitality-sector expertise to hospital operations, refining concepts, tools and methods that may translate into meaningful improvements here and at other Dominican institutions—always mindful of our country’s specific context and resource constraints.
During my stay, I noted four key priorities:
- Reliable clinical protocols
Every step of care—from post-surgical treatment plans and medication administration to vital signs checks, diagnostic tests, regular physician rounds and specialist consultations—must follow standardized procedures. Consistency in these processes underpins patient safety and trust. - Staff professionalism and training
The competence of nurses, physicians and support personnel shapes patients’ morale and engagement. When staff demonstrate expertise and clear communication, patients feel secure in their recovery journey. - Appropriate medical technology
Modern diagnostic equipment and information systems must support rapid, accurate evaluations. Access to advanced imaging and laboratory tools reduces delays and increases confidence in treatment decisions. - Comfort and usability in patient rooms
Quality beds, furniture, climate control, lighting, entertainment systems and bathroom facilities all contribute to a healing environment. Simple adjustments—adjustable lighting, supportive mattresses and easy-to-use call buttons—deliver tangible benefits to those in care.
I also identified core service roles that directly influence patient satisfaction:
- Shift nurses
Their interactions shape patients’ perceptions of kindness and responsiveness. - Routine-care physicians
Regular check-ups and clear updates reassure patients and create a sense of security. - Specialist teams
Their thoroughness and expertise inspire trust in complex treatments. - Food-service staff
Attention to meal quality and timing provides comfort during lengthy stays. - Housekeeping
Spotless rooms and equipment reinforce a sense of safety. - Support equipment and supplies
Ergonomic furniture, durable linens and quality utensils attend to the basic needs of each patient.
To drive measurable improvements, I propose adapting proven service-industry models to healthcare:
- Patient-centric experience
Borrowing from Customer Experience (CX) principles, hospitals should treat each patient interaction as an opportunity to deliver personalized, respectful service. - Human-centered care
Beyond clinical protocols, staff should recognize the emotional, financial and family stresses that accompany illness, offering empathy alongside medical treatment. - Service-delivery evaluation
In hospitality and retail, satisfaction metrics guide service standards. Hospitals must define seven essential “public-health servant” skills—courtesy, empathy, responsiveness, reliability, safety, efficiency and tangible support—and measure performance against them. - Strategic staff training
A tailored development plan should reach every team member—clinical, technical and support—accounting for the hospital’s unique systems and the nation’s healthcare realities. Imported training modules may require adaptation to our infrastructure, funding levels and patient demographics.
Plaza de la Salud stands as a beacon in Dominican healthcare. Yet, meeting rising expectations demands a deliberate shift toward service excellence alongside clinical quality. Our patients deserve care that restores not only their bodies but also their sense of dignity. By applying these service-management insights, we can forge a new model of patient experience—one rooted in reliability, compassion and efficiency—tailored to the Dominican Republic’s evolving health landscape.
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By Roxanna Marte
Literary Agent, Cultural Manager, Writer.
Autores del Caribe Literary Agency.
Cultural Director of the CuentaRD Literary Project.
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Medicine and AI advance together to save more lives
Santo Domingo.- In a firm commitment to providing top-level healthcare and putting technology at the service of the most vulnerable, the “Ciudad Sanitaria Dr. Luis E. Aybar” held its third Scientific Conference yesterday, focusing on the advances and challenges of modern medicine that remain to be overcome in the country.
Santo Domingo.- In a firm commitment to providing top-level healthcare and putting technology at the service of the most vulnerable, the “Ciudad Sanitaria Dr. Luis E. Aybar” held its third Scientific Conference yesterday, focusing on the advances and challenges of modern medicine that remain to be overcome in the country.
During the event, specialists agreed that medicine is undergoing a period of transformation thanks to technological advances that have contributed significantly to providing more accurate diagnoses, less invasive surgeries, and faster recoveries for patients.
The event featured the presentation of the innovative Brain Suite system. This tool combines neurosurgery with artificial intelligence to offer more accurate diagnoses and greater precision when treating delicate areas such as the brain and spine.
According to Dr. Federico Álvarez, this advanced technology combines magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography with augmented reality glasses and a robotic arm, allowing precise surgical navigation.
“The idea is that if you have a patient in the operating room, you can see the inside of the area you’re going to treat and identify tumors, blood vessels, and safe surgical paths,” he explained.
According to Álvarez, who is also the representative of the Brainlab brand in the country, this new and innovative technology, which promises to save thousands of lives and time, will be available in the coming months at the Cardio-Neuro-Ophthalmology and Transplant Center (Cecanot), which will become the first hospital in the world to have this technology.
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Variability in heart rate during sleep may reveal early signs of stroke, depression or cognitive dysfunction, new study shows
New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
The study, which was conducted at the Department of Neurology, Inselspital, the University Hospital of Bern, analysed 4,170 individuals over an observation period of 13,217 person-years, found that heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep can serve as a powerful early warning sign of future health conditions, including stroke, depression, and cognitive dysfunction.
HRV reflects the fluctuation of time intervals between heartbeats. HRV adjusts constantly in response to physical and emotional demands of the body. During the day, HRV is physiologically high corresponding to high levels of activity. At night, and especially during deep sleep, HRV typically reduces, reflecting a shift into a rest and repair mode, where the body focuses on recovery and recharging for the next day.
The research found that certain HRV patterns were linked to future health conditions. Participants who later developed stroke often showed unusually high and erratic HRV. In contrast, low HRV was common in those who further developed depression. High HRV with altered frequency patterns were also observed in individuals who later developed metabolic diseases. Similarly, cardiovascular and endocrine diseases were also associated with high HRV.
“HRV matters for brain and overall health because it reflects how well the body regulates itself – primarily through the activity of the autonomic nervous system”, explained the lead author of the study, Irina Filchenko, MD, PhD. “This system controls vital unconscious processes such as breathing, digestion and muscle tone, helping the body maintain balance and adapt to internal and external demands.”
“While many people are familiar with tracking sleep stages or total sleep time, nocturnal HRV provides a unique window into how the body functions during sleep. This is especially important because sleep is a critical time for many physiological processes underlying long-term health, such as cellular repair, memory consolidation, and the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain.”
Importantly, researchers believe that HRV could act as an early physiological marker, demonstrating subtle changes in body functioning before traditional symptoms or diagnoses appear. This could open the door to prevention and early intervention for diseases like Alzheimer's or stroke, where timely action can improve patient outcomes.
Dr Filchenko noted, “Some participants had ‘normal’ sleep according to traditional criteria, with little sleep fragmentation and the expected balance of sleep stages. However, HRV told a different story, picking up risks that the common sleep metrics missed. This suggests we need to rethink how we define and measure optimal sleep.”
The findings of the study also raise the possibility of using wearable technology to monitor HRV patterns over time. While current consumer devices vary in accuracy and interpretability, experts believe future improvements could allow people to track changes in HRV as part of regular health monitoring.
The research adds to growing evidence that sleep is a critical pillar of long-term health, and that subtle patterns could offer a window of opportunity to prevent serious disease. “The broader message is that sleep is not just a passive state of rest-it is an active, dynamic process that plays a vital role in maintaining long-term health, especially brain health. Our findings reinforce the idea that primary prevention matters, and that health problems start long before the clinical symptoms appear”, concluded Dr Filchenko.
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Imbruvica gets positive EMA Committee opinion for untreated mantle cell lymphoma eligible for Stem Cell Transplant: Janssen-Cilag International
Beerse: Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion recommending approval for an ind
Beerse: Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion recommending approval for an indication extension of IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) in frontline mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Ibrutinib is a once-daily oral medication that is jointly developed and commercialised by Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie company. Ibrutinib blocks the BTK protein, which is needed by normal and abnormal B-cells, including specific cancer cells, to multiply and spread. By blocking BTK, ibrutinib may help move abnormal B-cells out of their nourishing environments and inhibits their proliferation.
The recommendation is for ibrutinib in combination with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone (ibrutinib + R-CHOP) alternating with R-DHAP (or R-DHAOx)* without ibrutinib, followed by ibrutinib monotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated MCL who would be eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). The extended indication is based on data from the pivotal Phase 3 TRIANGLE study.
“The CHMP recommendation is an important milestone for patients with previously untreated MCL, an aggressive disease which requires complex and challenging treatment,” said Ester in’t Groen, EMEA Therapeutic Area Head Haematology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. “We are excited by the innovation that ibrutinib continues to bring and hope to soon offer patients this frontline option that has demonstrated improved overall survival without the burden, toxicity and time in hospital associated to an ASCT-based treatment regimen.”
The CHMP recommendation for ibrutinib is supported by data from the randomised Phase 3 TRIANGLE study, conducted by the European MCL Network ( NCT02858258 ), which evaluated 870 patients across three treatment arms to assess whether the addition of ibrutinib to chemotherapy with or without ASCT could improve outcomes and potentially remove the need for transplant in patients with previously untreated MCL who were suitable for high-dose treatment. The study demonstrated that adding ibrutinib to chemotherapy followed by a 2-year fixed-duration maintenance period instead of ASCT provides significantly longer overall survival and superior failure-free survival compared to the chemotherapy regimen including ASCT.
“At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to improving outcomes for patients facing complex blood cancers,” said Jessica Vermeulen, Vice President, Lymphoma & Leukemia Disease Area Stronghold Leader, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. “The TRIANGLE study, conducted by the European MCL Network, affirms the potential emergence of a new standard of care for transplant eligible patients diagnosed with MCL and represents the first major step forward for these patients in many years. We look forward to working together to bring this transplant-free therapeutic option to the MCL community.”
MCL is a rare, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The current standard of care in the frontline setting for young and fit patients is a chemotherapy regimen including ASCT, which can be associated with severe toxicities, lengthy hospital stays and high health resource utilisation. The addition of fixed-duration ibrutinib to chemotherapy offers the potential for long treatment-free remissions while avoiding the burden of stem cell transplant. If approved, ibrutinib would become the first Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (BKTi) for frontline treatment of transplant eligible MCL patients.
Ibrutinib is approved in more than 100 countries and has been used to treat more than 325,000 patients worldwide. There are more than 50 company-sponsored clinical trials, including 18 Phase 3 studies, over 11 years evaluating the efficacy and safety of ibrutinib. In October 2021, ibrutinib was added to the World Health Organization’s Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML), which refers to medicines that address global health priorities and which should be available and affordable for all.
Ibrutinib was first approved by the European Commission (EC) in 2014, and approved indications to date include:
- As a single agent or in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab or venetoclax for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
- As a single agent or in combination with bendamustine and rituximab (BR) for the treatment of adult patients with CLL who have received at least one prior therapy
- As a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory MCL
- As a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia (WM) who have received at least one prior therapy, or in first line treatment for patients unsuitable for chemo-immunotherapy. In combination with rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with WM
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The #1 Habit You Should Start to Live Longer, According to Health Experts - EatingWell
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Influenza and Covid-19 are the viruses that are currently affecting the population the most
Individuals currently suffering from respiratory illnesses are more likely to be infected with influenza or COVID-19, the two types of respiratory viruses that have been most prevalent in the country in recent weeks.
Individuals currently suffering from respiratory illnesses are more likely to be infected with influenza or COVID-19, the two types of respiratory viruses that have been most prevalent in the country in recent weeks.
Among mosquito-borne diseases, malaria continues to be the most prevalent in the Dominican population, with 435 suspected cases and 12 confirmed cases detected in the first week of June, bringing the total number of suspected cases and 387 confirmed cases so far this year to 13,359.
According to the report for epidemiological week 23, which covers the first seven days of June, 72 samples of respiratory viruses were processed at the Dr. Defilló National Reference Laboratory in Public Health, identifying the circulation of Influenza A (H1N1)pdm09, SARS-CoV-2, and Parainfluenza.
The positivity rates were 4.4% for influenza, 2.9% for SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus), and 4.3% for other respiratory viruses. In contrast, no positive cases of syncytial virus (RSV) were reported, the report states, which also highlights that these results indicate the presence of different respiratory viral agents in the population, underscoring the importance of maintaining active and sustained surveillance.
A lot of hygiene
The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reports that it continues to implement comprehensive measures to reduce the transmission of respiratory diseases, prioritizing early detection, timely treatment, and effective control.
Additionally, the public is reminded to maintain frequent hand washing, wear masks when around people with symptoms, and disinfect surfaces to prevent outbreaks. They are also encouraged to seek medical attention if they experience respiratory problems or other health conditions.
Regarding sentinel surveillance for acute respiratory infections (ARIs), it is reported that 25 suspected cases were reported in the last week, with no confirmed cases, for a cumulative total of 676 suspected cases and 99 confirmed cases so far this year.
Of the total confirmed cases, 76% were in children under 10 years of age. Acute respiratory infection manifests with the sudden onset of a fever of 38°C or higher and respiratory symptoms in the previous 10 days. It can progress to respiratory distress, seizures, or ventilatory failure, which, without prompt intervention, can lead to death.
12 confirmed cases
During the first week of June, the epidemiological surveillance system confirmed 12 cases of malaria and one case of dengue.
Regarding malaria, it is noteworthy that 435 suspected cases and 12 confirmed cases have been reported, bringing the cumulative total to 13,359 suspected cases and 387 confirmed cases so far this year. According to the Ministry of Public Health, this represents a significant reduction compared to the same period in 2024, with a 33% decrease in confirmed cases.
The report indicates that 31.5% of confirmed malaria cases in the Dominican Republic are Haitian, which has prompted increased active case-finding in migrant and agricultural communities.
The Ministry of Public Health reports that it is strengthening strategies for early detection, timely treatment, and vector control to advance the elimination of diseases. These efforts aim to create an effective and sustained response to eradicate malaria in the country.
Dengue on the decline
Between January 1 and January 7, 38 suspected cases of dengue fever were reported, along with one confirmed case, for a total of 947 suspected cases and 120 confirmed cases so far this year.
The report indicates that, compared to the same period in 2024, there was an 88.1% decrease in suspected cases and an 87% decrease in confirmed cases, reflecting a significant reduction in the incidence of the disease.
As of epidemiological week 20 of 2025, the Region of the Americas reported 2,902,500 suspected cases of dengue, with a cumulative incidence of 286 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This figure represents a 71% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 and a 13% decrease compared to the average of the previous five years.
Leptospirosis
Another disease under surveillance is leptospirosis, which is transmitted by a bacterium that infects humans when they come into contact with the urine of infected animals and are exposed to contaminated water.
In the country, during epidemiological week 23, three suspected cases of leptospirosis were reported, bringing the total to 205 suspected cases and 23 confirmed cases for the first six months of the year.
27%, or approximately 55 cases, are patients of Haitian nationality, and 73%, or approximately 149 cases, are Dominicans.
Among the prevention strategies being developed by the Ministry of Health are rodent control and sanitation measures, including improving access to drinking water, reducing exposure to stagnant water, and promoting good hygiene practices. Animal vaccination campaigns are also being conducted, particularly in areas where livestock can serve as a reservoir for the Leptospira bacteria.
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UWI, pharma partner to advance genetic research, target inherited diseases
A pioneering partnership between the University of the West Indies (UWI) and global pharmaceutical firm EarlyHealth Group (EHG) is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of inherited diseases across the Caribbean, offering new hope to thousands living with conditions such as sickle cell anaemia, certain cancers and metabolic disorders.
The two organisations have joined forces to enhance clinical research and genetic testing in the region, with a focus on identifying the root causes of illnesses that disproportionately affect Caribbean people.
The initiative will also support the development of a biobank – a large repository of genetic material – to help scientists study how these diseases impact people of Caribbean descent.
Dr Damian Cohall, UWI Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, described the partnership as a significant step in building the region’s capacity for health research.
“EarlyHealth will not only support upgrades to our labs and help with regulatory training, but also give our researchers more tools to conduct studies that matter to our people,” Cohall said.
Shaquille Williams, EHG’s director of business development for the Caribbean, said the company was eager to work with UWI to open up new opportunities.
“We’re bringing our global network to support the research that UWI is already doing so well, and to help push Caribbean health priorities forward,” he said.
The partnership was supported by the Barbados Embassy in the United Arab Emirates and is being seen as an example of how international cooperation can help small countries tackle major health challenges.
The long-term goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment through precision medicine, officials said, describing it as an approach that uses genetic information to guide healthcare decisions.
They further expressed hopes that the partnership and the initiative will position Barbados and the wider region as contributors to global medical research. (SM)
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Dominican Republic actively monitors health indicators
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health, under the leadership of Víctor Atallah, assures that it maintains tight control over notifiable diseases. The information is contained in the bulletin corresponding to Week 23 of 2025.
The report, issued by the Epidemiology Department (DIEPI), indicates that 72 samples were processed at the Dr. Defilló National Public Health Reference Laboratory and tested negative for common respiratory viruses, including influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, SARS-CoV-2, and parainfluenza.
There were also no new cases of leptospirosis, cholera, or COVID-19.
Regarding dengue, one confirmed case was reported. The total for the year reaches 120 confirmed cases, representing a decrease of 88.1%. There is no epidemiological alert for dengue in 2025. It is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue is an endemic disease, with the highest incidence among children. It is recommended to keep water containers covered and avoid accumulating them in residential yards.
Malaria and Leptospirosis
Twelve positive malaria cases were reported, a 33% reduction in confirmed cases. Regarding leptospirosis, no new cases were reported this week. These are notifiable diseases monitored by the Directorate of Epidemiology.
Mortality
Three maternal deaths were reported (two Dominicans and one Haitian), for a cumulative total of 78. Regarding infant deaths, 21 were recorded, which represents a decrease compared to the 38 reported in the same epidemiological week of 2024.
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USNS Comfort departs Grenada during Continuing Promise 2025
The CP25 team treated 1,653 patients, filled 2,003 prescriptions, held a 2-day geriatric care course in Carriacou, and held 5 days of subject matter expert exchanges
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What Does Health in a Secure and Sustainable Future Look Like?
From July 6 to 8, 2025, CARICOM leaders will gather in Jamaica for the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government (HOG) Meeting, under the theme: People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future.
From July 6 to 8, 2025, CARICOM leaders will gather in Jamaica for the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government (HOG) Meeting, under the theme: People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future.
As health-focused civil society organisations across the region, we are compelled to ask – What does a healthy Caribbean look like in CARICOM’s vision of a secure and sustainable future?
- Does it reflect the lived realities of our children, who are growing up in environments flooded with ultra-processed foods and limited access to safe spaces for physical activity?
- Does it account for the voices of our youth, many of whom are navigating mental health challenges with little support and even fewer services?
- Does it prioritise the needs of people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—those who require continuous care but face fragmented systems and financial hardship?
- Does it include persons living with disabilities and our indigenous and rural communities, which have long been underserved and which continue to experience some of the greatest health inequities?
As we prepare for another CARICOM HOG meeting—this time against the backdrop of the 4th UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on the Prevention and Control of NCDs and the Promotion of Mental Health to be held in September 2025—we are reminded of the CARICOM leaders’ vision of a healthy and secure future set almost 18 years ago.
During the 28th CARICOM HOG Meeting in July 2007, regional leaders committed to “full participation in the Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases, to be held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on 14 September 2007.” That September 2007 meeting led to the landmark Declaration of Port of Spain —a turning point in the global NCD movement. It marked the first time a group of countries took collective action at the highest political level to address NCDs, placing the issue on the international agenda and laying the groundwork for the first UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2011.
Since then, the world has witnessed two more UNHLMs on NCDs, in 2014 and 2018 during which time civil society has advocated fervently to ensure NCDs remain prioritized. This pressure has been captured by key policy wins including the School Nutrition Policy implemented in Barbados and tabled in Jamaica.
Now, in 2025, we are preparing for the 4th UNHLM under the theme, “Equity and Integration: Transforming Lives and Livelihoods through Leadership and Action on Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being.”
This moment presents a critical opportunity for CARICOM to once again lead from the front, guided by previous commitments and aligned with the Caribbean Cooperation in Health IV and other key Caribbean SIDS-focused Declarations, including the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health. Informed by consultations with Member States, the Bridgetown Declaration calls for “double- and triple-duty” actions to tackle NCDs. These include stronger linkages between climate and health agendas, building climate-resilient health systems, institutionalising public participation, protecting policy spaces from Industry interference, and implementing clear, effective policies such as front-of-package warning labelling. These key actions are aligned with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition’s (HCC) Advocacy Priorities for the 4th UNHLM co-developed with HCC member organisations.
The under-addressed issues highlighted in the Declaration and the Advocacy Priorities resource are matters of survival and sustainable, equitable development for Caribbean nations.
Three out of every four Caribbean lives lost are due to preventable and manageable non-communicable diseases. CARICOM leaders must keep the prevention and control of these conditions central to their vision of a secure and sustainable future during discussions at their upcoming meeting.
In the lead up to the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health and in light of the growing burden of NCDs in the region; we ask CARICOM Heads of Government and State to urgently:
- Commit to continued leadership on NCD prevention and control and commit to attendance at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health (HLM4) on September 25th, 2025 in the official Communiqué emerging from the Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
- Support the twelve Caribbean civil-society led advocacy priorities for inclusion in the official Communiqué from the Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community and in the HLM4 Political Declaration.
- Support one or more CARICOM Heads of Government or State to have a lead role in at least one of the multi-stakeholder panels at the HLM4.
- Support the hosting of a high-level side-event on the margins of the HLM4 led by CARICOM Heads of Government and State as was done in past UN HLMs on NCDs.
- Endorse the inclusion of a representative from a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) representing people living with NCDs and a youth representative in country delegations to the HLM4 in recognition of the whole-of-society response to NCDs.
History will remember whether CARICOM simply echoed past declarations, or delivered bold, lasting action. CARICOM leaders must ensure that the voices and unique needs of people with, and at risk of, NCDs in Caribbean Small Island Developing States are meaningfully represented and addressed at this High-level Meeting.
CARICOM has been globally recognised for its leadership on NCDs. Now is the time to lead again.
Authors:
Dr. Kenneth Connell
President, Healthy Caribbean Coalition
Ms. Danielle Walwyn
Advocacy Officer, Healthy Caribbean Coalition
Ms. Charity Dublin
President, Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association
Ms. Kim Simplis Barrow
President, Belize Cancer Society
Dr. Jane Noël
Chair, Grenada National Chronic non Communicable Disease Commission
Ms. Greta Yearwood
Chief Executive Officer, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados
Mrs. Deborah Chen
Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica
Shannique Bowden
Executive Director, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network
Ms. Abi Begho
Founder and Director of Program Management, Lake Health and Wellbeing (St. Kitts and Nevis)
Dr. Kedhma Dorh
President, St. Lucia Diabetes and Hypertension Association
Ms. Chelsea Antoine
Healthy Caribbean Youth (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
On Monday 16th June 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in collaboration with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Earth Medic Earth Nurse, hosted a regional webinar entitled: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. This session drew over 200 registrants and brought together regional stakeholders, the media, experts, and advocates from across sectors to explore critical intersections between climate change, disaster preparedness, and health, with a special focus on ensuring inclusive, people-centered approaches for vulnerable populations, particularly persons living with noncommunicable diseases (PLWNCDs).
The webinar covered the following objectives:
- Explore the intersection of climate change, health emergencies, and NCDs and spotlight actors, experiences, and lessons learned from across the region.
- Explore the HCC Publication – Safeguarding Public Health Nutrition in the Caribbean During Emergencies: Guidelines for Managing Donations from the Commercial Sector.
- Officially launch the “Emergency Preparedness Brochure Series for Persons Living with NCDs (PLWNCDs)”.
- Highlight practical tools and strategies to support the integration of NCD needs into national and regional emergency preparedness, response and recovery and climate adaptation plans.
Presenters and Panellists
Useful Resources
- Safeguarding Public Health Nutrition in the Caribbean During Times of Emergency: Principles for Managing Food, Beverage Finance and In-Kind Donations from the Commercial Sector” can be found via this link: https://www.healthycaribbean.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Safeguarding-Public-Health-Nutrition-in-the-Caribbean-During-Emergencies-Guidelines-for-Managing-Donations-from-the-Commercial-Sector-HCC-November-2024.pdf
- Visit the Young Caribbean Minds Website: https://www.youngcaribbeanminds.com
- What is implementation science and its role in climate adaptation: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(22)00199-1/fulltext
- A webinar presentation on the role of implementation science and climate and health that highlights some of our participatory research in region: https://youtu.be/9NlAOqX0mtY
- Caribbean Research for Action agenda on climate change and health
- https://earthmedic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chapter-1_Extreme-weather-events_Research-for-Action-on-Climate-Change-and-Health-in-the-Caribbean_2024.pdf
- https://earthmedic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chapter-4_Noncommunicable-diseases_Research-for-Action-on-Climate-Change-and-Health-in-the-Caribbean_2024.pdf
- Development of an agenda for research and action on climate change and health in the Caribbean – PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11726121/
- Protecting Caribbean patients diagnosed with cancer from compounding disasters, Lancet Oncology, May 2024: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(24)00071-8/
- PAHO Virtual Course: Psychological First Aid (PFA) in disaster management in the Caribbean – Second Edition https://campus.paho.org/en/course/psychological-first-aid-pfa-disaster-management-caribbean-second-edition-2020
- Check out this Caribbean disaster prep video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDn-23xhFQg
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Continuous exercise may immediately lower glucose levels regardless of Menstrual Cycle Phase, finds study
Researchers have found in a new study Continuous exercise (CONT) immediately lowers glucose levels regardless of the menstrual phase. However, time in range (TIR) remains stable during the follicular phase but declines during the luteal phase, leading to increased hyperglycemia.
This suggests that exercise-induced glucose control varies with menstrual phases and may require insulin dose adjustments accordingly. This study was published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice by Rodrigo M. and colleagues.
The study aimed to evaluate the effects of continuous moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (CONT) on glycemic control in women with T1D during different phases of the menstrual cycle. A total of 25 women with T1D were enrolled and completed two separate 30-minute CONT sessions, one during the follicular phase and another during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycles.
Glycemic control was also measured both in the session during exercise with plasma glucose levels and at 24 hours after exercise by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The research aimed at determining how the levels of blood glucose varied during exercise and tracked episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in the post-exercise hours, based on the menstrual cycle stage.
Key Findings
• The research offered obvious numerical findings concerning the relationship of exercise and menstrual phases in females with T1D:
• At both phases, blood glucose concentration decreased from the baseline value around 155 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL post-30 min CONT, displaying a reliable transient glucose-lowering effect of exercise.
• The frequency of hypoglycemia within the 24 hours after exercise was extremely low, <2%, in both phases of menstruation, and this suggests adequate short-term safety of CONT in this group.
• In contrast, the luteal phase demonstrated an increase in hyperglycemia from 38.2% to 44.2% within the 24 hours after exercise, and this indicates a deteriorating glucose control in this phase.
• In comparison to the follicular phase, increased mean blood glucose levels were noted in the luteal phase after exercise, indicating the effect of hormonal changes on post-exercise glucose control.
• Time-in-range (TIR) was maintained after exercise during the follicular phase but decreased during the luteal phase, supporting the necessity for individualized insulin approaches according to menstrual cycle phases.
This research confirmed that regular moderate-intensity aerobic exercise reduces blood glucose levels right away in women with type 1 diabetes across all menstrual cycle phases. Although glucose stability following exercise is ensured in the follicular phase, hyperglycemia increases and TIR decreases during the luteal phase. These observations indicate that menstrual cycle phases impact exercise-induced glucose control and note the possibility that insulin therapy must be tailored by menstrual phase in order to maximize safety and efficacy in physically active women with T1D.
Reference:
Agustín, R. M.-S., del Pino, A. C., Laguna Sanz, A. J., Rossetti, P., Bondia, J., & Ampudia-Blasco, F. J. (2025). Impact of continuous moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on glycemic control according to different phases of the menstrual cycle in females with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 112192, 112192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112192
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Study links sleep heart rate variability to stroke and depression risk
New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
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21 June 2025
HCC OPEN LETTER TO CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT; Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Webinar Recording; Caribbean Youth Lead Mental Health Fight Amid Climate Concern; Debate Soon On New Tobacco Control Bill in Jamaica; The Wellness Effect Podcast Series; Off Track and Underfunded: Confronting the Global Non-Communicable Disease Crisis; NCD Alliance Leadership Dialogues; Hear from HCY Member: Romario Griffith; Kick Big Soda Out of Sport ‘s New Campaign; Fried Chicken Frenzy Versus Public Health: A Call for Policy Alignment; Fuel, Move, Thrive: Supporting Physical Wellness at Work and Home; Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Through Improved Breastfeeding Practices; Laws and Regulations Addressing the Acceptability, Availability and Affordability of Alcoholic Beverages; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
7 June 2025
World Environment Day – 5 June 2025; ‘Sip Sustainably: Sea the Change’ – A New Campaign Uniting Health and Ocean Conservation; A Reflection on World Environment Day 2023: The Story of the Bottle Cap; Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery; Bridging the Gap: Advancing Mental Health through Transformation, Inclusion and Action. Symposium!; FutureHEALTH Launches with Bold Mission to Drive Innovation in Healthcare; UNICEF Jamaica Launch of Fix My Food Jamaica “Behind the Labels—A Policy Dialogue; Kick Big Soda Out of Sport ‘s New Campaign; Launch of the Better Care for NCDs Virtual Course; Major Stakeholders Unite to Combat the Devastating Effects of NCDs; Call for Experts To Develop a Who Guideline on Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods; The Pan American Journal of Public Health Opens Call for Papers for a Special Issue on “Better Care for NCDs.”; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
17 May 2025
Global Updates on Front of Package Warning Labelling; HCC at the UN Interactive Multistakeholder Hearing; National School Nutrition Policy Tabled in Jamaica Senate; A Message from the HCC President on World Hypertension Day 2025; Zero draft of the Political Declaration for the High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health is Out; HCY Member Participates Multistakeholder Hearing Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health for Young Professionals; Dispelling Industry Myths on NCDs; Webinar: Towards Zero Tolerance: Eliminating Trans Fats from the Edible Oil Industry; MAPPS II; Virtual Launch of NCDs Quick Buys Paper; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
15 April 2025
HCC-led Caribbean Advocacy Priorities for the 4th UN High Level Meeting on NCDs (HLM4); HCC Director Apointed to WOF Board of Trustees; HCC Board Member Dr Colette Cunningham-Myrie Named as One of Eight New Professors at UWI; LET’S DO BETTER FOR THE CHILDREN!; Changing the Game: Ending Unhealthy School Sports Sponsorships for a Healthier Future; How Health Taxes can Combat the NCD Crisis; 69th CARPHA Annual Health Research Conference; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
22 March 2025
National NCD Commission Welcomes 2025 Budget; NCD Survey: Alcohol Use on the Rise in T&T; Healthy Caribbean Youth Takes Over Instagram!; Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados’ Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme Launches the “Protect Us!” Mass Media Campaign; Special Issue of the Caribbean Law Review on “Unhealthy Food, Alcohol, Tobacco and the Law”; New Health Survey to Address Barbados’ NCD Crisis; The Road to HLM4 – Get Prepared for the Multistakeholder Hearing; HCC Webinar: Changing Systems, Healthier Lives: The Caribbean Journey to the UN High Level Meeting; Small Island Developing States: Addressing the Intersecting Challenges of Non-Communicable Diseases, Food Insecurity, and Climate Change; Diabetes Crisis Overwhelms QEH – Expert; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
16 March 2025
HCC Open Letter; Target Salty Food; New Tax On Salted Snacks; HCC Civil Society Organisation Capacity Building Sessions – Maximizing Social Media for Advocacy: Strategies for Engagement and Impact; HCC Webinar: Changing Systems, Healthier Lives: The Caribbean Journey to the UN High Level Meeting; Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados’ Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme Launches the “Protect Us!” Mass Media Campaign; Carpha’s New Executive Director Dr Lisa Indar’s Passion to Help the Caribbean; Campaign Launched To Promote School Nutrition Policy; CARPHA’s Health Conference To ‘Unpack’ Mental Health; PAHO Virtual Course: Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases; World Obesity Day Review; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
4 March 2025
World Obesity Day 2025 – Now is the Time to Change Systems to Support Healthier Lives; ACTION: Systems Change; Strengthening Systems for Healthier Lives: Tackling Obesity in the Caribbean; Obesity and Climate Change in the Caribbean; HCC Webinar: Changing Systems, Healthier Lives: The Caribbean Journey to the UN High Level Meeting; Our Healthy Caribbean Youth Will Also Be Sharing Their Perspective on the World Obesity Theme This Year; World Obesity Day Webinar: Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity; How are Our Members and Partners Commemorating World Obesity Day?; World Obesity Day Over years; Our Work; Our Publications Read more….
26 February 2025
Healthy Caribbean Coalition at the NCD Alliance Global Forum in Kigali, Rwanda; We Remember Marvlyn Birmingham – a Fierce and Passionate Advocate; HCC Civil Society Organisation Capacity Building Sessions – Advocacy in Action: Preparing for High-Level Engagement; HCC Civil Society Organisation Capacity Building Sessions – Maximizing Social Media for Advocacy: Strategies for Engagement and Impact; HCC Webinar: Changing Systems, Healthier Lives: The Caribbean Journey to the UN High Level Meeting; World Obesity Day Webinar: Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity; The Countdown is on to World Obesity Day on March 4th!; News From PAHO; Healthy Caribbean Youth Member Highlights the Expensive Cost of NCDs; Fourth Time a Charm?- How to Make the UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases Effective; How to Build Alliances Between Health Professionals and People of Faith for a Better Climate; Call for Entries: 36th CBU Media Awards; UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health – Priorities for Mental Health; Second General Meeting of the WHO GCM/NCD; The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
7 February 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer; PAHO Calls on Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Improve Access to Essential Cancer Medicines and Supplies; World Cancer Day: 4 February 2025; Webinar: Effective Interventions for the Early Diagnosis of Childhood Cancer; CIBC Caribbean Donates Over $100K to Civic Groups on World Cancer Day; Don’t Push Unhealthy Foods; Go Red for Women Day 7 February; NCDs Continue to Drive-Up Jamaica’s Premature Death Rates; Healthy Caribbean Coalition – Operations Manager Opportunity; CARICOM Heads of Government Will Meet in Barbados for 48th Regular Meeting; Data for Action: Harnessing the New RTSL Global Nutrition Database To Shape Healthier Packaged Food Policies; Call To Participate in Childhood Nutrition Surveillance Study; 6th Annual Heart & Stroke Symposium Registration 2025; Communications & Media Advocacy Action Guide; UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health – Priorities for Mental Health; Call for Entries: 36th CBU Media Awards; Second General Meeting of the WHO GCM/NCD; The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
1 February 2025
World Cancer Day: 4 February 2025 UNITED BY UNIQUE; Access to Medicines and Supplies for Cancer Prevention and Control; Alcohol Drinkers At Risk Of Seven Cancers; Consuming Alcohol Causes Cancer Prof. Marvin Reid, MB BS PhD Explains; A Call for Accountability: The Contradictions of Corporate Sponsorship; Healthy Caribbean Coalition – Operations Manager Opportunity; CARICOM Heads of Government Will Meet in Barbados for 48th Regular Meeting; This is My Life: Stories from People Living with NCDs – Olvin Forde; Jamaica Closer to Eliminating Trans-Fats; Data for Action: Harnessing the New RTSL Global Nutrition Database To Shape Healthier Packaged Food Policies; Call To Participate in Childhood Nutrition Surveillance Study ; Prostate Cancer Rates Alarm as Younger Barbadians at Risk; 6th Annual Heart & Stroke Symposium Registration 2025; Communications & Media Advocacy Action Guide; UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health – Priorities for Mental Health; New UN Report: 74 Percent of Latin American and Caribbean Countries Are Highly Exposed to Extreme Weather Events, Affecting Food Security; Civil Society Engagement in the Development of World Health Assembly Resolutions and Decisions; Call for Entries: 36th CBU Media Awards; Can We Turn the Tide on NCDs in 2025?; Second General Meeting of the WHO GCM/NCD; The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
18 January 2025
Big Alcohol’s Predatory Practices in 2024 Revealed; “Sports Washed” Away: The Power of Big Soda, from the Olympics to Caribbean; HCC HLM4 Time to Lead; Speaking Out – Urgent Action Required to Ban Harmful Snacks; Lake Health and Wellbeing Programme Director, Abi Begho, Shares Her Experience of Attending and Participating in the Commonwealth People’s Forum in Samoa; Sugary Drinks Drive Global Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases Particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean; Population Drinking and Smoking More; Cancer Care Equipment Commissioned Into Service at National Public Health Laboratory; Saint Lucia MOH Reports 2024 Health Initative Gains, Outlines 2025 Priorities; Development of an Agenda for Research and Action on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean; Advocate Calls for More Mental Health Support for Youth; Call for Entries: 36th CBU Media Awards; NCDs Account for More Than 5% GDP Loss in Caribbean – World Bank; Second General Meeting of the WHO GCM/NCD; The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
2 January 2025
As we welcome in the New Year take a moment to celebrate 2024, another great year for the HCC family, our members, our partners and our supporters. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT Read more….
10 December 2024
HCC Launches a New Resource: Safeguarding Public Health Nutrition in the Caribbean During Emergencies: Guidelines for Managing Donations from the Commercial Sector; Unmasking Influence: Regulating Alcohol Marketing in the Caribbean – Webinar Recording Now Available; Feeding Communities in the Eye of the Storm: Food Systems, Nutrition and Natural Disasters – Webinar Recording Now Available; “Sports Washed” Away: The Power of Big Soda, from the Olympics to Caribbean – Op ed by Maisha Hutton, Executive Director, HCC; Nicole Foster, HCC Policy Advisor Receives UWI Principal’s Award for Excellence 2024/25 for Outstanding Contribution to Public Service; Octagonal Warning Labels Save Lives Post-Campaign Evaluation; Childhood Obesity Fight Ramps Up With Octagonal Label Push; World Bank Group Webinar: The Impact of Non-communicable Diseases in the Caribbean; Springer’s HYPE Day Sparks Awareness on NCDs; Zimbabwe Introduces Fast Foods Tax to Combat Obesity and Promote Healthier Eating; Call for Entries: 36th CBU Media Awards; International Universal Health Coverage Day; Smoke-Free Policy Implementation and Enforcement: A Practical Guide; The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
18 November 2024
Unmasking Influence: Regulating Alcohol Marketing in the Caribbean; Feeding Communities in the Eye of the Storm: Food Systems, Nutrition and Natural Disasters; Sagicor and Healthy Caribbean Coalition Sign Memorandum of Understanding; HCC President Attends Multisectoral Stakeholder Consultation Hosted at the CARICOM Secretariat, in Georgetown, Guyana; HCC Partners With Caribbean Broadcasting Union on Media and the Environment, Healthy Nutrition Food Policy Virtual Media Sensitisation; HCY Member Michele Baker Joins the Global Climate and Health Alliance; Meet Better Care for NCDs an Initiative To Accelerate Actions in Primary Health Care; Ministry of Health and Wellness and Elderly Affairs Saint Lucia: Join the ‘No Sweet Tooth Challenge’; PAHO, Health Ministry Collaborate To Enhance Suicide Reporting, Mental Health Awareness; Landscape Analysis of the Regulation of Trans Fatty Acids in Selected CARICOM Countries; Technical Health Experts Meet to Define Caribbean Health Priorities for New PAHO Caribbean Subregional Strategy; Urgent Action Needed As Global Diabetes Cases Increase Four-Fold Over Past Decades; NCD Alliance 4th Quarter Advocacy Webinar; Do You Work on Improving Health Outcomes Around the World? Have Your Say!; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
1 November 2024
Landscape Analysis of the Regulation of Trans Fatty Acids in Selected CARICOM Countries; HCC HLM4 Time to Lead – Caribbean NCD Leadership Spotlight; Sir Trevor Hassell Recognised for His Outstanding Work in the Fight Against NCDs; The Healthy Caribbean Coalition/Healthy Caribbean Youth is a Member of the WHO Youth Council and Endorsed the Declaration; Guyana Ministry of Health Assessing the Implementation of the HEARTS Initiative With PAHO/WHO Support; What Are Healthy Diets?; Reparations, Health and Climate Change; HCC Media Sensitisation Session on CBU Media Awards Category “Healthy Nutrition Food Policy”; Prioritising Mental Health – From Home to the Workplace; Do You Work on Improving Health Outcomes Around the World? Have Your Say!; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
15 October 2024
World Food Day October 16 2024; World Food Day 2024 Video; World Food Day 2024 Poster Competition; World Food Day Panel Discussion; TIME TO LEAD Global Week for Action on NCDs 15-22 October 2024; Time to Lead – Caribbean NCD Leaders Spotlight; Jamaica Moves on NCDs; HCC Attend the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organisation; HCY Lead Danielle Walwyn Appointed to WHO Youth Council; Let’s Talk About Trans Fats and Why They Need To Go!; WHO Food Systems Community of Practice Expert Hour – Trans Fat Elimination; HCC Media Sensitisation Session on CBU Media Awards Category “Healthy Nutrition Food Policy”; Do You Work on Improving Health Outcomes Around the World? Have Your Say!; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
14 September 2024
Caribbean Wellness Day 14 September, 2024; A Message from Dr Kenneth Connell, President, Healthy Caribbean Coalition on Caribbean Wellness Day 2024; A Statement from the Healthy Caribbean Coalition on Caribbean Wellness Day 2024; Letter to the Students of 2030: Hope for The Future; ‘My Health My Right’ a Message from Members of the Healthy Caribbean Youth; Message from Dr Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General on Caribbean Wellness Day 2024; Caribbean Wellness Day 2024; Regional Caribbean Wellness Day Statement; Regional Messages on Caribbean Wellness Day; Big Soda’s Playbook to Block Important Public Health Policy for Healthier Societies; Wellness Week 2024. Regional Launch; Health Ministry to Launch BVI Moves Wellness Programme; Govt To Launch National Nutrition Policy Amid Growing NCD Concerns; Decriminalising Suicide: Saving Lives, Reducing Stigma – Read the Report; World Suicide Prevention Day: PAHO Calls for Changing Stigmatizing Narrative and Fostering a Culture of Support; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; Online Public Consultation: Draft Guideline on Nutrition Labelling Policies; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
7 September 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024; World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Change the Narrative; Caribbean Media Awards; CARPHA and New PAHO Subregional Director Commit to Continued Collaborations To Improve Public Health in the Caribbean; Caribbean Wellness Day 14 September 2024; Shanielle Allen and Jonathan Atkins | Press the Accelerator – Finalise School Nutrition Policy; Barbadians Need Greater Access to Healthy Food; Health Education Officer Declares ‘War Against the NCDs’ Through Children’s Publication; Barbados Fighting Obesity In Schools With Healthier Wraps And Tacos; T& T Health Ministry Launches Hotline for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs); PAHO and Alzheimer’s Disease International Join Forces To End Stigma Around Dementia; World Alzheimer’s Month 2024; Online Public Consultation: Draft Guideline on Nutrition Labelling Policies; Digital Health Revolution: Trinidad and Tobago Receives Cutting-Edge Health Service Robots from PAHO/WHO; Cancer Support Services 10th Annual Conference on September 28, 2024; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; CARICOM Launches Mental Health First Aid Programme for Youth Leaders; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; Caribbean Public Health Law Forum Newsletter; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
25 August 2024
Kick Big Soda Out of Sport; Youth Ambassadors Lead Campaign Against Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Official Launch of the Caribbean Regional Coalition for the Decriminalization of Suicide; Youth in The Bahamas and Montserrat Lead on – Hope for the Future; Healthy Caribbean Youth Message for International Youth Day 2024; When The School Bell Rings – What’s In Your School Food Environment?; PAHO Office for the Caribbean Subregion Welcomes Interim Director, Dr Juan Manuel Sotelo; Cancer Support Services 10th Annual Conference on September 28, 2024; Mental Health: The New Battleground; Sweetened Profits: The Industry Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes; Toxic Foods Having Devastating Impact on Health; Policy Priorities To Prevent Cancer; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; WHO 5-Year Milestone Report on Global Trans Fat Elimination 2023; World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Change the Narrative; Small Island Developing States: Standing Together on NCDs and Mental Health; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
3 August 2024
Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All; HCC Welcomes New President, Vice President and New Board Members; Kick Big Soda Out of Sport; This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO Call for Equal Access to Breastfeeding Support; BCNF Celebrating 9 Years of Service; Impending Tax Increase Aimed at Mitigating NCDs; Former West Indies Captain Bats for Prostate Cancer Screening in the Region; St Kitts and Nevis: Minister Duggins Calls for Tackling NCDs via Sports During 11th CSMM; SVG To Combat Non-Communicable Diseases With New Hospital Facility; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; PAHO/Green Climate Fund (GCF) Caribbean Readiness Project Underway; Four Foods That Should Come With a Smoking-Style Health Warning; Why Is It So Hard To Get Ultra-Processed Foods out of Our Diets? A Lack of Time; World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Change the Narrative; WHO: Global Deaths From Alcohol Remain High; Embracing Community Sport To Promote Global Health; Mexico’s Bold New Law on Adequate and Sustainable Nutrition; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
23 July 2024
Kick Big Soda Out of Sport; Coca-Cola’s Ongoing Olympic Sponsorship Is Bad for Everyone’s Health; PAHO Showcases Longstanding Powerful Relationship With HCC; Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition Meet With the Minister of State Responsible for NCDs; 9th Plenary Session of the Caribbean Public Health Law Forum; Access to Health Remains Vital As Hurricane Devastated Member States Recover” – CARPHA; Taxpayers Paying Big for NCDs; Empowering Communities in Addressing Commercial Determinants of Health; Supporting Member States in Reaching Informed Decision-Making on Engaging With Private Sector Entities for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases: A Practical Tool; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; Soft Drinks Tax Slashes Sugar Consumption; New WHO Guidance Can Support Transparent and Informed Engagement With the Private Sector; The Deep Pockets of Health-Harming Industries; A Real Chance To Reduce Death and Disability From Stroke; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
7 July 2024
PAHO Launches Preparedness Plans As Hurricane Beryl Approaches; Stronger Together; PFA in Disaster Management in the Caribbean – Second Edition; Are We Hitting Healthy Food Policies for a Six?; International Dialogue on Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health; Pierre Cooke Jr. Presented with Emerging Youth Leader Award; Youth Parliament Debate Addresses NCDs, Reducing Sugary Food Consumption Among Youth; Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults at Risk of Disease From Not Doing Enough Physical Activity; Caribbean Youth Now Have Central Hub for Mental Health; WHO Launches New Guideline on Fiscal Policies To Promote Healthy Diets; Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum; Global Week for Action on NCDs: Time to Lead; CARPHA 69th Annual Health Research Conference; Ultra-Processed Foods Need Tobacco-Style Warnings, Says Scientist; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
15 June 2024
Ignite Change: Tobacco-Control Efforts in the Caribbean; Lake Health and Wellbeing Works To Strengthen Their Civil Society Partners in NCD Advocacy With Support From the Commonwealth Foundation Capacity Strengthening Grant; Equitable Access Key to Ensuring Health Resilience in Small Island Developing States; HCC Represented at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva; Jamaica – World No Tobacco Day Activities; Did You Know The Tobacco Industry Has A Hold On Our Youth?; Healthy Food Must Be Affordable Too; Just Four Industries Cause 2.7 Million Deaths in the European Region Every Year; Webinar Recording: A Happy and Healthy Start for a Lifetime of Wellness and Wellbeing; Restricting Digital Marketing in the Context of Tobacco, Alcohol, Food and Beverages, and Breast-Milk Substitutes: Existing Approaches and Policy Options; Protecting Caribbean Patients Diagnosed With Cancer From Compounding Disasters; CAOH 2024 Conference Theme: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care; NCD Lab Cycle 4: Transforming the delivery of NCD and mental health services in primary health care; Webinar Recording: Experiences and Innovative Strategies To Protect Children and Youth From Tobacco Marketing; Webinar Recording: Caribbean Mobilising to Eliminate Industrially Produced Trans Fat; CARICOM Urged To Eliminate Deadly Industrially Produced Trans Fats (iTFA) From Caribbean Food Supply;Antigua, Region Urged To Eliminate Deadly Industrially Produced Trans Fats From Food Supply; Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
31 May 2024
Healthy Caribbean Youth Have Their Say on World No Tobacco Day; Did You Know The Tobacco Industry Has A Hold On Our Youth?; Ignite Change – A Conversation on Tobacco-Control Efforts in the Caribbean; A Toxic Friend in the Caribbean; A Smoke Free Caribbean; World No Tobacco Day 2024 – Youth Step In and Speak Out #TobaccoExposed; Experiences and Innovative Strategies To Protect Children and Youth From Tobacco Marketing; Tobacco and Nicotine Industry Tactics Addict Youth for Life;Hooking the Next Generation: How the Tobacco Industry Captures Young Customers; Launch of the Virtual Course on Regulatory Policies To Prevent Obesity and Diet-Related Noncommunicable Diseases; Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society Youth Statement Campaign; Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference; CARICOM Urged To Eliminate Deadly Industrially Produced Trans Fats (iTFA) From Caribbean Food Supply; Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum; Webinar: A Happy and Healthy Start for a Lifetime of Wellness and Wellbeing; Caribbean Nutrition Awareness Day 1 June 2024; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
23 May 2024
Webinar Recording: Caribbean Mobilising to Eliminate Industrially Produced Trans Fat; UWI Lecturer: Pressure Govt Over Food Access; Healthy Habits ‘Need Push’ for Major Events; World No Tobacco Day 2024 – Youth Step In and Speak Out #TobaccoExposed; Experiences and Innovative Strategies To Protect Children and Youth From Tobacco Marketing; Launch of the Virtual Course on Regulatory Policies To Prevent Obesity and Diet-Related Noncommunicable Diseases; From Social Media Campaign to Life-changing NGO; Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals; Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum; By the SIDS, for the SIDS; Webinar: A Happy and Healthy Start for a Lifetime of Wellness and Wellbeing; World Hypertension Day 2024; Bermuda Makes Progress in Hypertension Management with Hearts Implementation; 77th Session of World Health Assembly; Caribbean Nutrition Awareness Day; Latin America Labels Ultra-Processed Foods. Will the US Follow?; A New Roadmap For Obesity Prevention; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
11 May 2024
Webinar: Caribbean Mobilising to Eliminate Industrially Produced Trans Fat; HCC Participates in Youth Ambassador Summit Organised by CTFK and CREA Red; Launch of Caribbean Children and Youth Mental Health Resources; Caribbean Nutrition Awareness Day; World No Tobacco Day 2024 – Youth Step In and Speak Out #TobaccoExposed; Health Ministry Urges Participation in NCDs Survey; Launch of the Virtual Course on Regulatory Policies To Prevent Obesity and Diet-Related Noncommunicable Diseases; A Call for Action from SIDS Delegates; Tackling NCDs: Best Buys and Other Recommended Interventions for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, 2nd Ed; PAHO Organizes QualityRights Workshop for Mental Health Professionals in the Caribbean; Latin America and the Caribbean Hit with Record-Breaking Heat and Other Climate Effects in 2023; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
7 April 2024
World Health Day 2024; A Message from the Members of Healthy Caribbean Youth on World Health Day 2024; Our Health, Our Right – A Rights-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Agenda for the Caribbean; World Physical Activity Day 2024 Are We Subjecting Our Children To Poor Health Outcomes?; Young Professionals Speak Out Against Food Industry Tactics That Are Obstructing Health Policies!; World Health Day Celebrations in Barbados; CARICOM Health Ministers Endorse Caribbean Moves; World Health Day: PAHO Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Right to Health for All People; New Resource: WHO launches – Communicating on climate change and health: Toolkit for health professionals; Caribbean Climate and Health Responders Course: Education for Action; Webinar: Air Pollution and Heart Health; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
28 March 2024
New Publication Launched; Young Professionals Speak Out Against Food Industry Tactics That Are Obstructing Health Policies!; Experts Warn Parents About the Harmful Effects Marketing Ultra-Processed Foods, Beverages Has on Children’s Health; SIDA Action on NCDs and Mental Health; Podcast: What Are We Missing; Cancer Deaths Rising, Prioritize Screenings, Urges Dominica Cancer Society; Doctors Warn About Dangers, Addiction: Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking Cigarettes?; Caribbean Climate and Health Responders Course: Education for Action; Webinar: Air Pollution and Heart Health; NGOs Blame NCDs on Junk Food, Smoking, Quacks; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
18 March 2024
New Publication Launch – Public Health Decision-Making in CARICOM: Strengthening the Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling Standardisation Programme; The Caribbean Represented at the Annual Food Governance Conference in Australia; 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; HCC Participate in the 3rd Latin America and Caribbean Tobacco Control Leadership Program; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
4 March 2024
World Obesity Day – 4 March 2024; Webinar: Let’s Talk Obesity & the Right to Healthy School Food Environments; Youth Across the Caribbean Are Calling for the Urgent Implementation of a Comprehensive Suite of Healthy Food Policies in the Caribbean; Deborah Chen – Let’s Talk Obesity and Need for Healthy School Food Environments; Civil Society Organisations Recognize World Obesity Day and Continue To Amplify the Call for Healthier Food Environments!; Heart Foundation Marks World Obesity Day; Public Summit On Obesity; Worldwide Trends in Underweight and Obesity From 1990 to 2022; WHO Calls for Private Sector Accountability Amid Massive Obesity Increase; Ultra-Processed Food Linked to 32 Harmful Effects to Health, Review Finds; The Caribbean Versus the Climate Crisis; Webinar: In Case You Missed it; Guyana Indifferent to FOPWL; STEPS Survey Results; ‘Sweet Drink Tax’ Leads to Drop in Soda Sales; Webinar: Public Policies To Prevent Childhood Obesity From a Food Systems Perspective; Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados – Octagonal Warning Labels Save Lives Campaign Launch Event; PAHO Equips Six Caribbean Countries in Drafting Legislation To Tackle Two Public Health Issues; Why the Delay in Implementing School Nutrition Policy; Let’s Talk about Obesity & the Right to Healthy School Food Environments in the Caribbean; World Obesity Day Webinar: Obesity and Youth: Young People Catalysing Change; Caribbean Climate and Health Responders Course: Education for Action; A Decade After Its Pioneering Food Law, Where Does Chile’s Obesity Crisis Stand?; Over 1 in 3 People Affected by Neurological Conditions, the Leading Cause of Illness and Disability Worldwide; The Caribbean Has Lowered Its Tobacco Consumption Rates; PAHO Engages With Youth Footballers; Historic Step Towards the Elimination of Cervical Cancer; NCD Hard Talks Webinar: Toxic Air Is Fueling NCDs–Why Are We Not Taking Action?; One in Eight People Are Now Living With Obesity; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
24 February 2024
Webinar: How Are Some Food Industry Actors Working Against Octagonal Warning Labels?; See the Truth Campaign Video and Graphics; Youth Meeting in Barbados, Empowering Caribbean Youth Voices for Health Advocacy – Igniting Change for Healthy Food Policies; Let’s Talk Obesity Webinar; NCD Commission Chair: Nix Harmful Food Advertising; 82 Percent Of Deaths In Saint Lucia Attributed To NCDs; Youth Ambassador Plans To Promote Healthy Lifestyle in Montserrat; Youth Suicide Prevention: Recognize the Signs; PAHO Partners With St Jude Children’s Research Hospital; New Guidance; Creating a ‘Smoke-Free Generation’ Is a Unique Chance To Lead the World in Tackling Tobacco; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
10 February 2024
Webinar: How Are Some Food Industry Actors Working Against Octagonal Warning Labels?; See the Truth Campaign Video and Graphics; Youth Meeting in Barbados, Empowering Caribbean Youth Voices for Health Advocacy – Igniting Change for Healthy Food Policies; The Ripple Effect: Professor Rohan Maharaj Investigates Alcohol’s Impact on Family and Community Well-beingOur Publications; Close the Care Gap for World Cancer Day 2024; Trinidad and Tobago Frontrunner in Fighting Non-Communicable Diseases; The Slowly Evolving Truth About Heart Disease and Women; World Obesity website is now live!; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
3 February 2024
PAHO: World Cancer Day: Close the Care Gap; PAHO World Cancer Day: Webinar; Global Cancer Burden Growing, Amidst Mounting Need for Services; International Childhood Cancer Day; World Cancer Day: Close the Care Gap; World Cancer Day 2024: A Global Call To Close the Care Gap; Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back; World Cancer Day 2024; See the Truth: Some Food Industry Actors Working Against Octagonal Warning Labels; Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control Urges Jamaican Government To Ban Disposable Vapes; World Obesity Day 2024; PAHO Releases Toolkit To Enhance Management of Cardiovascular Risk and Hypertension in the Americas; Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All Course Presentation Webinar Recording; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
29 January 2024
HCC and Partners Launch “See the Truth” Campaign; Watch the campaign video; Check out the campaign graphics; Here’s Why The Caribbean Still Has No Warning Labels On Unhealthy Food; Patients Versus Profits Obesity and Lifestyle Diseases; Scholarship Winner’s Mission to Fight Chronic Diseases With School Nutrition; Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All Course Presentation Webinar; IAHF New Leadership; World Obesity Day 2024; The Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO FCTC Will Be Held in Panama City From February 5–10, 2024; Virgin Islands Heads Regional Drive Against Cervical Cancer; Caribbean Public Health Law Forum Newsletter; International Childhood Cancer Day; Tobacco Use Declines Despite Tobacco Industry Efforts To Jeopardize Progress; NCD Alliance Newsletter; Our Work; Back to the HCC Archives; Our Publications Read more….
January 8 2024
As we welcome 2024 and look forward to the challenges ahead, we take a moment to reflect on 2023, another great year for the HCC family, our members, our partners and our supporters. Read more….
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