Port-of-Spain, 8 April 2026 (PAHO): Imagine being on the front line of a mass casualty incident, where every action counts and the situation continues well into the night. This immersive experience defined the final simulation exercise of the Mass Casualty Management (MCM) training for the Eastern Regional Health Authority, offering participants a…
Rio de Janeiro, April 8, 2026 (BIREME/PAHO/WHO) – The COVID-19 Pandemic Digital Memorial was officially launched as part of the World Health Day program, which this year paid tribute to the victims of COVID-19. The event, held at the Cultural Center of the Ministry of Health (CCMS), also marked the reopening of the venue, with a program dedicated…
Belize City, Belize, April 7, 2026 (PAHO) — Belize joins countries around the world in observing World Health Day 2026 with a renewed call to strengthen trust in science and collective action to protect public health. The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) highlights the importance of evidence-based policies and…
Today, as we join the global community in observing World Health Day 2026 under the theme “Together for Science,” we are reminded of the profound impact that scientific innovation, evidence-based action, and strong partnerships have on improving the health and well-being of every person in Guyana.Science is at the heart of public health. It guides…
Kingston, Jamaica, 03 April 2026 (PAHO) – Women and girls affected by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from enhanced maternal and newborn care services following the handover of essential supplies to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), which took place on April 01, 2026, at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Warehouse.The…
Kingston, Jamaica, 31 March 2026 (PAHO) - Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), recently concluded a two-day After-Action Review (AAR) workshop held from March 24–25. The workshop aimed to strengthen Jamaica’s preparedness and response…
Bridgetown, Barbados, 31 March 2026 (PAHO/WHO) - One year after its launch, several Caribbean countries have advanced key interventions to strengthen the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, as part of a project supported by the India-UN Partnership Development Fund and implemented by the Pan…
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 31 March 2026 - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), through its Bahamas Country Office, supported the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in convening a national stakeholder consultation on 2 February 2026 to validate the draft Primary Health Care (PHC)…
Providenciales and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands - March 31, 2026 - The Country Office supported the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in convening two national consultations to validate Policy Strategies on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing and Healthy Ageing. This marks an important step toward strengthening health and…