"Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of all people and their communities,” stated Dr Joy St. John in observance of Caribbean Public Health Day on 2 July 2021.

Over the years, the Caribbean region has faced a series of public health challenges.  The persistence of diseases such as dengue, and the emergence of new ones such as the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the biggest threat to the Caribbean region in recent times and has presented a clear and present danger to the health of the Region’s residents, and economies.

CARPHA Launches “Bullying in Schools” Video for Caribbean Public Health Day Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.  July 2, 2015.  In celebration of Caribbean Public Health Day, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has produced a half hour video presentation, which addresses violence in schools, a major regional public health concern.   Over the years, the Caribbean region has seen a steady increase in deaths due to injuries and violence resulting in prematu...

PUBLIC HEALTH DAY MESSAGE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CARPHA, DR. C. JAMES HOSPEDALES – “ADD LIFE TO YOUR LIFE” ON CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH DAY   Good day.  As Executive Director of the newest international public health agency of the 21st century – CARPHA - the importance of public health is succinctly summed up in the words of our slogan – Preventing disease, promoting and protecting health.  Indeed, the Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is commi...