Port of Spain, November 28, 2025- The Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), convened a two-day workshop to initiate the review of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Essential Medicines List (NEML), a cornerstone of universal health coverage and…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 25 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) today announced Dr Rajeev Nagassar of Trinidad and Tobago as the first recipient of the Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, established in memory of Jamaican veterinarian and public health…
Nassau, The Bahamas, 25 November 2025 - On 5 November, 2025, the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) supported the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in hosting the Validation Workshop for the National Quality and Safety Program (NQSPm) 2026–2031.The workshop brought together officials from the MOHW, the…
Bridgetown, Barbados, November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - As the world marked World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) last week, laboratory technologists from across the Caribbean came together in Barbados for an intensive hands-on workshop to strengthen the region’s capacity to detect and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Held…
Bogotá, 24 November 2025. The “Comprehensive Approach to Neglected Tropical Diseases and Eye Health” mission took place between 7 and 15 November. In it, more than 400 people from seven Indigenous communities located near the Yapú and Papurí Rivers —in the Amazonian department of Vaupés, southeastern Colombia— received health care.…
Panama, 25 November 2025 (PAHO) — In the heart of the Ngäbe Buglé region, people often travel for hours on foot or by boat to receive medical care. This physical barrier can mean the difference between life and death. However, that reality is about to change.On 24 November, a formal ceremony in Panama City marked a milestone in the country’s…
PAHO to Announce Winner of the Caribbean AMR Leadership Award in memory of Dr. Suzan McLennon-Miguel
Bridgetown, Barbados, 24 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO)- The Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) will host the inaugural virtual award ceremony for the PAHO Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award established in memory of Dr Suzan McLennon-Miguel on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00…
Kingston, Jamaica, 22 November 2025 (PAHO) - Nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa ploughed through parts of Jamaica, many communities are still grappling with its aftermath. Fallen trees, damaged roofs, and broken structures litter streets and yards, while pools of stagnant, contaminated water linger in low-lying areas. Thousands of residents…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – November 20, 2025 - The PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Country Office hosted an official handover ceremony to deliver telehealth kits for deployment across the health sector and computers to support the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) Programme.This initiative marks a substantial investment in…