Washington, D.C., September 15, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced a new pathway to access lenacapavir for HIV prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean through its Regional Revolving Funds, under an agreement with Gilead Sciences. The initiative will make the long-acting HIV prevention medicine available to 14 countries, complementing
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This April 20–26, the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation (CMLF) is proud to join the global community in celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2026. This year’s theme, “Supporting You at All Stages of Life,” shines a well-deserved spotlight on the laboratory experts who work tirelessly behind the scenes. From the first prenatal screenings that ensure a
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This edition of the Virtual Campus for Public Health News highlights newly launched courses designed to strengthen knowledge and capacity across key areas of public health. Featured topics include public health ethics, digital transformation in health, HIV prevention, antimicrobial resistance, community health for noncommunicable diseases, suicide prevention, and the integration of simulation and technology in
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On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovations such as diagnostic tests that can be used near the point-of-care and tongue swabs that can help detect the disease faster reaching more people. The new guidelines
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Nipah virus is a virus found in animals but can also affect humans. People with infection can develop a fever, and symptoms involving the brain (such as headache or confusion), and/or the lungs (such as difficulty breathing or cough). Cases of Nipah virus infection were first reported in 1998 and since then have been reported
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong
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Welcome to The AMR Global Health Academy Newsletter September 2025 The AMR Global Health Academy serves the global health professional and antimicrobial steward in low- and middle-income countries with a free online educational curriculum designed to advance AMR knowledge and best practices. Every month, via the Newsletter, we share important updates from the AMR field,
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Trelawny, Jamaica, 21 May 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Health leaders, technical experts, and country representatives from 19 Caribbean countries have gathered in Trelawny, Jamaica, for the Caribbean Workshop on the Strengthening of EMTCT Plus within Maternal and Child Health (MCH). This timely workshop celebrates the region’s leadership in eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis
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The Committee of CARICOM Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) has advised Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States–inclusive of Trinidad and Tobago– to intensify efforts to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) in the Region. In a statement, CARICOM noted that according to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the HPAIV, a subtype of
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Dear Partners in Health, On Behalf of Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Government of Barbados through the Ministry of Health and Wellness is hosting the 69th Annual Health Research Conference from 7 to 9 May 2025. CARPHA is seeking your
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