January 26, 2026 Every child and adolescent has the right to grow up free from fear, neglect and violence. Yet across Latin America and the Caribbean, far too many still face violence in their homes, schools, communities and online. These acts are not isolated. They are part of a wider pattern that harms children, families … Continue reading Violence against Children and Adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: New data and solutions
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Alanna Smith Health reporter Kristy Kirkup Health Reporter November 9, 2025 Canada has been stripped of its measles elimination status after failing to interrupt transmission within one year of an outbreak that continues to spread in parts of the country. The Public Health Agency of Canada said Monday it was notified by The Pan American … Continue reading Canada officially loses its measles elimination status
August 7, 2025 On July 30th, 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), hosted the Caribbean Regional Stakeholder Meeting in support of the upcoming 4th UN High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health. The virtual event also marked the 18th anniversary of the 2007 Port of … Continue reading Caribbean regional stakeholder meeting highlights urgency on NCDs and mental health
Georgetown, Guyana, 22 July 2025 (PAHO) – The Joint Subregional Cooperation Strategy that will provide a coordinated framework for technical cooperation to address common public health challenges in the Caribbean was signed today by the Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, and Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). … Continue reading PAHO and CARICOM sign 2025-2029 Joint Subregional cooperation strategy
May 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) says three Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have eliminated mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis. In its 2024 annual report PAHO said that there had been “notable progress” with the “Disease Elimination Initiative,” and that Belize, Jamaica, and St Vincent … Continue reading PAHO: Jamaica, other nations eliminate mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis
Jerome Walcott, Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados, Amalia Del Riego, PWR/ECC, and family members of Dr. Carissa Etienne, cut the ribbon at the inauguration of ECC. Bridgetown, Barbados, 2 May 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially inaugurated the Carissa F. Etienne Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at its Barbados office, … Continue reading PAHO inaugurates Emergency Operations Centre in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean health security
This problem is not unique to the Caribbean...Canada has a similar problem... but it is useful to have a report on the situatiaon. Washington, D.C., 12 February 2025 (PAHO) – A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing … Continue reading High sodium intake contributes to chronic disease burden in the Caribbean
Source: PAHO Washington, DC, February 3, 2025 (PAHO)– On the eve of World Cancer Day (February 4), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to prioritize access to essential cancer medicines, supplies, and equipment. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the Americas region, … Continue reading PAHO calls on Latin American and Caribbean countries to improve access to essential cancer medicines and supplies
Data for the Caribbean is of concern. The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition is a publication that presents an update on the state of food security and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report is part of a joint work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); … Continue reading Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024
Participants of the Multisectoral and Stakeholder Consultation to develop a new Subregional Cooperation Strategy (SCS) Georgetown, Guyana, 15 November 2024: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has been challenged by its stakeholders and Caribbean member states representatives to ensure that its new Caribbean Subregional Cooperation Strategy (SCS) 2025-2029, is responsive and practical and when implemented, … Continue reading CARICOM supports PAHO’s process to develop new Subregional Cooperation Strategy (2025-2029) that is responsive and impactful