Release - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) contends that there is no room for complacency because the pandemic is not over. Speaking at a training webinar for regional journalists on Thursday 5th January, CARPHA’s Executive Director, Dr Joy St. John pointed out that immunity levels
Almost 3 years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Caribbean Region and the COVID-19 outbreak was designated a pandemic, COVID-19 cases are still occurring in our communities. In light of this, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is encouraging Ministries of
Release - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Martinique Cancer Registry signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together to strengthen cancer surveillance and control in the Region. This collaboration is of critical importance as cancer is the second leading cause of death in
Release - "Diabetes is a leading silent but most preventable killer in the Caribbean. The training of health care providers strengthens and standardises the management of diabetes in primary care settings, which is a cost-effective and results-intensive way of improving good outcomes in diabetes care
Release - Breast cancer awareness month is commemorated in October annually to increase awareness of the disease's impact and highlight how this impact can be limited. In 2020, breast cancer became the most diagnosed cancer type in the world and overtook lung cancer in the number
Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr Joy St. John, received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill, for her work in medicine and leadership in public health. A three-time graduate of
“Non-communicable diseases have been a burden to us in CARICOM for far too long. It is time to act effectively, time to fight and time to safeguard the lives of current and future generations from this heavy burden,” said Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director of
Release - It is essential that we strive for a society in which all people, everywhere, have reliable access to nutritionally adequate and environmentally sustainable food. On 16th October, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) joins its partners and the Caribbean people in observing World Food
Media Release - "Mental health, neurological and substance use disorders" are a significant cause of disability globally. These conditions account for about 20% of the total disability burden in the Americas. They are surpassed only by non-communicable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes,
Release - CARPHA continues to support Bermuda in ensuring a safer and healthier tourism destination for visitors and locals. Tourism is a critical industry for Bermuda, which has faced many challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. To support the tourism recovery efforts on the island,
