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“The increased severity of dengue and the occurrence of new viruses that have swept through the Region tell us we have a gap in regional health security where vector borne diseases are concerned. This year we had storms that were unprecedented. We are expected to see more monster s...
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7 September 2017. Hurricane Irma, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded over Atlantic Ocean, pounded parts of the Caribbean with its Category 5 winds and heavy rains. Packing 185 mile-per-hour winds, Irma has left a trail of destruction in many CARPHA Member States in the north.  ...
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The Caribbean is in the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic. Statistics show at least one in every five children carries unhealthy weight and is at risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. To address this concern, the Caribbea...
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On June 2, 2017, the Caribbean Public Health Agency CRS and PAHO/WHO convened representatives of CARICOM governments to develop a roadmap for an approach to monitoring drug and vaccine safety and quality in the region. Given the common histories and shared challenges among CARICOM States ther...
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