St. George’s, Grenada, June 24, 2015:  A study conducted by one of the former Regional Health Institutions found that governments generally lack the capacity to assess and use research to make health policy decisions.  Furthermore, the type of research needed to inform health decisio...
          
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            The all-of-society approach to fighting preventable diseases  Dr. C. James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), explains why it is important to think beyond just health indicators when planning a framework to prevent and control non-communicable diseases. &nb...
          
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            Mosquito prevention – key to tackling Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.  May 24, 2015.  As of 15 May 2015, the Ministry of Health, Brazil confirmed Zika virus to be circulating in the country.  Positive test results were reported from ...
          
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            Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. May 14, 2015.  Foodborne illnesses are one of the most common public health issues in the Caribbean region, and have increased by 26% since 2010.  The fact that thousands of people in the region become sick from tainted food each year demonstrates the ne...
          
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