PAHO opens a new pathway to access lenacapavir for HIV
Washington, D.C., September 15, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced a new pathway to access...
Lab Week 2026
This April 20–26, the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation (CMLF) is proud to join the global community in celebrating Medical Laboratory...
Virtual Campus for Public Health
This edition of the Virtual Campus for Public Health News highlights newly launched courses designed to strengthen knowledge and capacity...
WHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TB
On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and...
Nipah virus
Nipah virus is a virus found in animals but can also affect humans. People with infection can develop a fever,...
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the...
Research and Development Needs to Combat AMR
Welcome to The AMR Global Health Academy Newsletter September 2025 The AMR Global Health Academy serves the global health professional...
Caribbean Workshop Strengthens Regional Response to EMTCT Plus and Maternal and Child Health
Trelawny, Jamaica, 21 May 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Health leaders, technical experts, and country representatives from 19 Caribbean countries have gathered...
CARICOM vets urges vigilance to prevent bird flu spread in Region
The Committee of CARICOM Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) has advised Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States–inclusive of Trinidad and Tobago– to...
69th Annual Health Research Conference
Dear Partners in Health, On Behalf of Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) The Caribbean Public...
AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years
A complex problem that took microbiologists a decade to get to the bottom of has been solved in just two...
False Positive Test for Alcohol
When Anthony Bing called his doctor’s office, it wasn’t for a new symptom or a prescription refill. Instead, the 64-year-old...
Syphilis cases increase in the Americas
Washington, DC, May 22, 2024 (PAHO)- New syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 years increased by 30% between 2020 and 2022...
Certification Ceremony: Eliminating Mother-To-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and Syphilis
Don’t miss the certification ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Kingston time) /10:00 a.m (Washington D.C. time or...
Caribbean Certification Ceremony
ATTENTION: PANCAP Members and Partners Do not miss the certification ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (Kingston time) /10:00 a.m. (Washington...
Statement on the passing of PAHO Director Emeritus, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne
It is with great sorrow that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) informs of the passing of Director Emeritus Dr....
CMLF congratulates Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas on her appointment as PAHO Assistant Director
Washington D.C. 12 October 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, was sworn in today...
Rapid Direct Detection of SARS-CoV-2
Rapid Direct Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols in Exhaled Breath at the Point of Care Airborne transmission via virus-laden aerosols is...
Urgent action required to protect SIDS
Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday 14 June 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization Director (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has urged...
OECS Convenes Inaugural Tenders and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, March 17, 2023 — The OECS Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) convened its 1st Meeting of the Tenders and Technical Advisory...