In the Caribbean region, tobacco use remains a major public health concern. It is a preventable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are the leading cause of death, disease and disability among Caribbean people.
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CARPHA and CARICOM IMPACS, as part of the coordinated regional response to COVID-19, recently delivered a virtual training session for front-line security officers on measures to protect themselves in the line of duty.
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Caribbean Mosquito Awareness week (CMAW) was declared in November 2014 at the 17th Special Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government on Public Health Threats. It is an important reminder to the general public to take action to reduce their risk of diseases spread by mosquitoes.
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The objectives of the in-country support were to assess Sint Maarten’s existing and potential entomology laboratory facilities; and develop and implement feedback mechanisms for entomological indices and vector control field operations.
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