CMLF, with support from the OECS Global Fund, continues to provide “hands on” support and technical guidance to Ministries of Health and medical laboratories in the six independent OECS Member States and has been very actively engaged in providing support to the national laboratory policy, legislation and regulatory initiative. The Stakeholder Consultation for sensitizing stakeholders
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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs of St Lucia in collaboration with the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation (CMLF) with support from the OECS Regional Health Project (World Bank) is conducting a Stakeholder Consultation to Review the National Laboratory Policy, Legislation and Regulations in St. Lucia on19 & 20 October, 2023. The objectives
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Monday, September 25, 2023 — The Caribbean Med Labs Foundation, in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), is proud to announce the official launch of the “Trust Every Result” Campaign, a groundbreaking initiative to transform laboratory regulation in the Caribbean region. For over two decades, the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation, together with
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Please visit trusteveryresult.com to sign the petition and join the movement for regulating Caribbean labs!
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The Caribbean Med Labs Foundation, in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), is proud to announce the official launch of the “Trust Every Result” Campaign, a groundbreaking initiative to transform laboratory regulation in the Caribbean region.
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Dr Farley Cleghorn says: The only way to end the pandemic and to return to some semblance of normalcy is by vaccination. ANSA McAl has embarked on a regional public awareness campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of immunization in anticipation of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. As a part of this campaign, Dr.
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PART 1 – “It’s time for a policy on HIV self-testing” As we continue to navigate COVID-19, it is important to note that HIV self-testing offers an easy and reliable way to screen for HIV at home. It’s time for a policy on HIV self-testing. Watch the videos below in English, French or Dutch. HIV self-testing
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In these challenging times, CMLF is seizing the opportunity to remind our valued partners and stakeholders of how important it is to keep our focus on quality and access to laboratory and testing services. Our brief video below looks at how CMLF pursues its vision as the Regional Champion for Best Practice in Laboratory Services. This
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PRESS RELEASE As COVID-19 reduces access to HIV testing services, AIDS response partners call for Caribbean countries to adopt HIV self-testing KINGSTON, 1 December 2020—On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Caribbean AIDS response stakeholders are calling for countries in the region to adopt HIV selftesting. During the virtual launch of the “In Your Hands”
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A 69 per cent reduction in facility and community-based HIV testing services due to COVID-19 is putting people with undiagnosed HIV at risk of not getting lifesaving antiretroviral treatment potentially exposing others as they are unaware of their status. This was the concern raised by Sandra Jones, PAHO’s Technical Advisor for HIV/STI, TB & Viral
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