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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

As a seasoned educator, I have realized that a healthy diet boosts performance in the classroom and in other areas of educational development. In other words, what children eat can have a direct correlation to how they learn. From an early age, many are given sugary beverages, salty snacks, and foods high in calories. These

HCC OPEN LETTER: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and Trinidad and Tobago Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (TTNCDA) Applaud the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the Updated Schools Nutrition Policy The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago And The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health And

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

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

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

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARHPA), EarthMedic and EarthNurse Foundation for Planetary Health, and the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) adapted and updated a series of brochures originally developed by Dr. Saria Hassan (ECHORN with funding from the National Heart, Lung,