Kingston, Jamaica, 26 June 2026 (PAHO) — As infections become harder to treat and treatment options narrow, Caribbean countries are taking practical steps to turn antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance into faster, safer action for patients and health systems. From 23–25 June 2026, Jamaica hosted a regional Infection Prevention and Control (…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 25 June 2026 (PAHO) – Technical teams from Caribbean countries participated this week in a regional training workshop aimed at strengthening capacities in mortality coding, validation, and data use, as part of ongoing efforts to advance the digital transformation of health information systems and Civil…
Leadership transition formalized at PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries
Bridgetown, Barbados, 25 June 2026 – Leadership of the PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries formally transitioned today during an official signing ceremony held at the PAHO/WHO Barbados Country Office, marking the formal transfer of responsibility from Dr. Amalia Del Riego to Dr. Prabhjot Singh, who has been designated…
Roseau, Dominica, 18 May 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - A two-day workshop aimed at developing a nationally agreed and prioritized list of zoonotic diseases in Dominica was held at Jungle Bay Resort from 14-15 May 2026. Led by the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, with support from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO),…
Roseau, Dominica, 14 May 2026 (PAHO) – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services (MOHWSS), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), hosted a training session aimed at enhancing the data analysis capabilities of clerical staff.The training, titled “Strengthening Capacity for Data Analysis,” was designed to equip…
Georgetown, Guyana, 22 June 2026 - The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), hosted a Regional Quality Improvement Workshop from 10–12 June 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Guyana’s response to cardiovascular diseases through the HEARTS Initiative.…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 19 June 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - For a newborn baby, the circumstances of birth dictate the trajectory of a lifetime. Across the Caribbean, a quiet revolution is underway to ensure that path is defined by health, not inherited illness.Thanks to a powerful alliance fueled by the India-UN Development Partnership Fund and spearheaded…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 17 June 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - Barbados’ Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Wellness officials and a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) team gathered at the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory where they traced the journey leading up to the occasion of the unveiling of the…
Oranjestad, Aruba, 17 June 2026 (PAHO) - What does stronger public health collaboration look like across small island states? For countries and territories of the Dutch Caribbean, it means coming together to share good practices, align strategies, build partnerships and tackle common challenges, from emerging health threats to the growing…