Weekly News Roundup
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When the School Bell Rings
Schools are spaces for children to learn and grow. Lessons in and out of the classroom foster lifelong healthy habits. Therefore, the school environment should be protected; however, this is…
HCC Advocacy Priorities for the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage
HCC is pleased to share this new resource: Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Caribbean Small Island Developing States – HCC Advocacy Priorities for the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on Universal…
HCC Sponsored Caribbean Media Award for Print Journalism Under the Theme: Healthy Nutrition Food Policy
Giovanni Dennis of RJR Gleaner Communications Group (left) collects the award from Mrs Sheena Warner-Edwards, HCC Communications Officer on behalf of Tanesha Mundle, the first winner of the Healthy Nutrition…
Civil Society Organisations Call for Octagonal Front of Package Warning Labelling Amidst Regional Vote!
CARICOM Member States are once again voting on the adoption of the Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for labelling pre-packaged foods (FDCRS 5:2010). This Standard includes octagonal warning labels on…
Octagonal Warning Labels Help Consumers Act on Facts
The Caribbean is facing a health crisis that is largely being driven by unhealthy diets filled with ultra-processed food products (UPPs) that sometimes masquerade as healthy options. Although some industry…