CARPHA encourages measures to reduce mosquito-borne diseases 24 November 2023 “Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases like Zika and Chikungunya pose a significant threat to health, tourism, as well as social ...
World Diabetes Day: Know your risk and your numbers 14 November 2023 “This World Diabetes Day, let us remember the importance of knowing your numbers, supporting those living with diabetes, and striving ...
Caribbean Wellness Day 2023 11 September 2023 Caribbean Wellness Day 2023 will be commemorated with a month-long celebration under the overall theme for the 5 year period, ...
CARPHA observes a decade of Public Health Service 3 July 2023 “Moving forward, CARPHA will continue to support its Member States to prevent disease, promote health and wellness through leadership, partnership ...
World Food Safety Day: 7 June 7 June 2023 “World Food Safety Day which is observed annually on 7 June, aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe food practices ...
World Hypertension Day: 17 May 2023 17 May 2023 The objective of this year’s theme is to raise awareness, promote hypertension detection and encourage citizens of all countries to ...
Ministry of Health unaware if Omicron XBB.1.5 circulating in Grenada 5 January 2023 Dr Charles said that Grenada’s failure to seek genome sequencing is linked directly to the number of Covid-19 positives cases
OECS and CARPHA sign MOU 3 August 2022 A MOU was signed between the OECS and CARPHA to strengthen procedures that ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of ...
Shake the Salt Habit 18 March 2022 “Sodium consumption in the Region has been determined to average 9-12 grams per day”
No single intervention will combat obesity. Everybody needs to act 4 March 2022 On 4 March, World Obesity Day is observed under the theme “Everybody Needs to Act”.