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Make it Make Sense Campaign 2026

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From Schoolyard Games to Couches: Why Play Belongs at the Heart of Public Health

Left to right: Kayla Wright and Offniel Lamont “RUN!” “HOME!” “OUT!” across the Caribbean, these were the sounds of childhood, calls that sent us sprinting across fields, dodging outs, and racing for safety. Before the term physical activity entered our vocabulary, these were the words that kept us moving. Whether it was a bat striking

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8 Billion Reasons to Act: A Caribbean Youth’s Call to Address Obesity

Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity in the Caribbean has more than doubled, making it the hardest-hit region in the Americas. In 2022, 8.6% of children under five were overweight. Among those aged 5–9, rates ranged from 23% in Jamaica and 26.1% in Saint Lucia to 39.5% in The Bahamas. These are not distant

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Caribbean Paediatricians Call to Action on Obesity – 5 Years Later

On March 4th 2026, the world will commemorate World Obesity Day under the theme, “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity”. The Healthy Caribbean Coalition has recognized World Obesity Day as a prominent moment for regional advocacy focusing largely on the multilayered response needed to address obesity. Over the last 5 years, HCC’s World Obesity

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Front of Package Warning Labelling Process

Actors Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) – Provided evidence, technical support, and advocacy for octagonal warning labels. CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) – Led regional food labelling standards process; proposed QR code alternative in 2025. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) – Advocated for strong, rights-based labels mobilised public campaigns and protests. Private Sector

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Addressing the Commercial Determinants of NCDs in Caribbean SIDS

From October 15-17, 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) hosted a regional meeting entitled: Addressing the Commercial Determinants of NCDs in Caribbean SIDS: Protecting NCD policymaking from conflicts of interest and undue influence. The goal of the 3-day meeting

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Highlights from the 4th UN High Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health

Highlights from the 4th UN High Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health held on 25 September 2025 (HLM4) under the theme “Equity and integration: transforming lives and livelihoods through leadership and action on noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being.” HCC sends warm congratulations to Her Excellency Inga Rhonda King, Permanent

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