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When it comes to protecting children in schools, the debate should not be about whether children and parents need to make better choices. It should be about whether governments are willing to fulfil their obligation to create environments that support those choices in the first place. The Caribbean is facing a crisis of childhood overweight […]

Public health is built not on good intentions alone, but on strong, enforced legislation. Barbados has already demonstrated this truth across multiple areas of national life. We accept and comply with seatbelt laws because they save lives. We respect smoke-free public spaces because they protect citizens from harm. More recently, we have supported anti-gang legislation

Bridgetown, Barbados – 26 May 2026. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2007 CARICOM Port of Spain Declaration on NCDs, progress on NCD prevention and control has been slow. Only three Caribbean countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Grenada – were on track to meet the 2025 NCD targets among PAHO Member

Mental Health Call to Action Caribbean Youth Mental Health Call to Action WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH? Half of all mental health disorders can be diagnosed by just age 14. 16 million adolescents aged 10-19 live with a mental disorder in Latin America and the Caribbean. Anxiety Disorder is the second leading

This proposed webinar, “Taking Stock: Wins, Gaps, and the Road Ahead for Healthy Food Policy in the Caribbean” in collaboration with PAHO, CARPHA, and the OECS Commission provides a timely opportunity to highlight policy progress, share lessons learned, and strengthen collective efforts toward regional NCD prevention and control. The objectives of the webinar are to:

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The Caribbean, known for its beaches and climate, now faces serious health challenges. Over half of adults and a third of children are overweight or obese, according to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA, 2020). Surveys confirm obesity is widespread among all ages, putting future generations at risk. The Children’s Right to Health and Play

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

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

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