By Zoila Palma: CARICOM Ministers of Health and regional health officials met in Washington, USA, on September 25 for the 53rd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Health, focusing on strengthening health systems and building resilience across the Caribbean.
Acting Chair Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness of Belize, opened the meeting with a call for renewed regional action as CARICOM approaches the 20th anniversary of the landmark Port of Spain Declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Bernard highlighted key priorities for the region, including tackling NCDs, strengthening preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and improving the resilience of health systems against the growing impacts of climate-related shocks.
The meeting brought together Ministers of Health, Permanent Secretaries, Chief Medical Officers and regional partners, including CARPHA, the University of the West Indies (UWI), PAHO/WHO and the Global Fund.
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By Zoila Palma: CARICOM Ministers of Health and regional health officials met in Washington, USA, on September 25 for the 53rd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Health, focusing on strengthening health systems and building resilience across the Caribbean. Acting Chair Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness of
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