Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)

#CARPHA and the Government of Barbados wish to ✨THANK YOU✨ for participating in supporting the 69th Annual Health Research Conference! 🙏🏽 #CARPHAConf2025 #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth

In this issue: 🔬 Strengthening laboratory diagnostic capacity for the detection of arboviruses 📈 Developing an Early Warning System for vector-borne diseases 📅 Exciting upcoming workshops 👉 Read the latest issue here: bit.ly/4li0gI2 #CARPHA #CariVecNet #VectorControl

CARPHA will be hosting a RHS and RCM-HS Workshop in Guyana with Member States and partners. This high-level meeting focuses on transitioning from planning to action, strengthening surveillance, labs, workforce development, and emergency coordination across the Region

As CARPHA prepares to host a RHS and RCM-HS Workshop in Guyana (July 28–29) our commitment to strengthening systems that detect, respond to, and recover from public health threats is reinforced. #HealthSecurity #OneHealth #CARPHA #RCMHS #PublicHealthPreparedness

CARPHA trained 60+ health pros from 11 Caribbean nations in digital tools for early warning & disease response Tools like THiS, CVSS & MGSS help detect health threats before they spread. Details bit.ly/4kLljl8 #HealthSecurity #PublicHealth #CARPHA #PandemicPreparedness

Make school break tasty + healthy! 🍉✨ Kids Can Cook Too = simple, nutritious Caribbean recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Let’s get cooking! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #CARPHA #KidsCanCookToo 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 Get them cooking today! bit.ly/4m1rvXu #CARPHA #KidsCanCookToo #HealthyCaribbean

CARPHA’s latest Food and Nutrition Surveillance Bulletin (Jul–Dec 2024) is full of essential reading! Feature: 🛑 “Let’s Talk About Trans Fats!” campaign – removing industrial trans fats from our food supply. 👉 Read here bit.ly/4nHzL0k #HealthForAll #CARPHA

CARPHA recently completed a successful mission to the UK, advancing partnerships in AMR, surveillance, & health preparedness. Strengthening global partnerships for Caribbean health security! #CARPHA #GlobalHealth #UKOTs #CARAProject #HealthSecurity #UKHSA #DHSC #FCDO

Danielle Gordon-John, Senior Laboratory Technologist in Bacteriology at CARPHA Headquarters, works behind the scenes to keep us safe. Because Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility. #StrongerTogether #CARPHA

Ms Tracy Reid, Administrator at MQCSD, CARPHA Jamaica Campus, keeps us organized and ready to respond. Stronger Together: Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility. #CaribbeanPublicHealthDay

🌴 Meet Gloria our welcoming Receptionist at CARPHA Headquarters, Port of Spain Campus. As the first face many see, she offers a warm greeting that embodies our belief that Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility. #StrongerTogether #CARPHA

Today is Caribbean Public Health Day! 🌎 Theme: “Stronger Together: Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility.” Public health is our region’s foundation. Let’s act together, embracing the One Health approach. #CaribbeanPublicHealthDay #StrongerTogether #OneHealth #CARPHA

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: ⚠️ Do not go outside until an "all clear" is given by the authorities! #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth

#CARPHA and the World Bank hosted the 12th Regional Project Advisory Committee Meeting for the OECS Regional Health Project—uniting partners to review progress and align efforts to strengthen resilient health systems in the #Caribbean. #PartneringForHealth @WBCaribbean

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: ⚡ If you are in an area that is in danger of flooding, turn off the electricity at the main power switch if you need to leave your home. #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth

#CARPHA’s Mrs. Nikhella Winter-Reece paid a courtesy call on Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph as CARPHA conducted an EU-funded arboviral lab training in Antigua & Barbuda. The initiative, funded through the 11th EDF Zika Project, strengthens regional lab capacity & disease surveillance.

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: 📱 Keep your cell phone and other essential devices fully charged when you know that a storm is coming. 🔋 Get a backup charging device to make sure you can keep using them until a normal supply of electricity returns. #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth

The Pandemic Fund is making a real difference in the Caribbean.   Hear Dr. @indar_lisa, Executive Director of @CARPHA1, highlight how the Fund is strengthening pandemic preparedness and response across the region. Watch her remarks from our #WHA78 event👉 bit.ly/444DHR0…

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: 📍🏠 Know the location of the nearest shelters in your area. Make a clear plan for where you and your loved ones will meet if you get separated. #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: 🎒 Pack your essentials in a waterproof or water resistant, easy to carry bag. What do you have in your emergency bag? Tell us in the comments! 👀 #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth #GoBagGoals #DisasterPreparedness

#HurricaneSeason Tip ⛈️: 💊 If you are being evacuated to a shelter, make sure to take ALL medications and a list of them with you. #CARPHA #Caribbean #PublicHealth