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Noncommunicable disease deaths in the Americas have risen 43% since 2000, PAHO report shows
Pan American Health Organization
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July 2, 2025
Washington, D.C., July 2, 2025 (PAHO)– Deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, have surged by 43% in the Americas since 2000, reaching 6 million in 2021, according to the Pan American Health...
CARPHA, OECS commit to ‘Closing the Empathy Gap’, empowering men to prioritise wellness
The Daily Herald
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Graphic portraying men’s wellness. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad--The Caribbean Public Health Agency CARPHA in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, is steadily committed to addressing the pressing health...
CARPHA,OECS commit to empowering men to prioritize wellness, longevity
St. Vincent Times
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July 1, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, are steadily committed to addressing the pressing health challenges faced by men throughout the OECS and the broader...
Antigua And Barbuda Tourism Authority Recognised During International Yoga Day
Antigua.News
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June 24, 2025
Donyelle Bird-Browne, Wellness Pillar Lead at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, remarked, “We are really proud to support International Yoga Day. It’s a celebration that reflects the heart of what we offer as an internationally recognized...
CARPHA and OECS launch initiative to address men’s health challenges in the Caribbean
Dominica News Online
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, is focused on raising awareness and motivating men to prioritize their health and well-being, aiming for a healthier...
CARPHA and OECS highlight urgent men’s health crisis in the Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
In closing Men’s Health Month, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission are sounding the alarm on the critical health challenges facing men across the region. Backed by sobering...
CARPHA and OECS Commit to Closing the Empathy Gap and to Empowering Men to Prioritize Wellness and Longevity
Win Media SKN
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June 30, 2025
Castries, St. Lucia. June 30, 2025. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, are steadily committed to addressing the pressing health challenges faced by men...
CARPHA and OECS commit to empowering men to prioritise wellness and longevity
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, are steadily committed to addressing the pressing health challenges faced by men throughout the OECS and the broader...
Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee Celebrates Olympic Day 2025
Antigua.News
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June 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE St. John’s, Antigua…June 22nd 2025…. The Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee (ABNOC) is proud to join the global Olympic Movement in celebrating World Olympic Day 2025, under the inspiring theme “Move, Learn, Discover –...
OAS SG outlines comprehensive financial reform strategy as Antigua and Barbuda praised for “excellent” hosting of landmark Assembly
The Antigua Observer
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July 1, 2025
By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) Ambassador Albert Ramdin unveiled his multi-pronged approach to addressing his organisation’s chronic financial crisis during Friday night’s...
CARPHA and OECS Commit to Closing the Empathy Gap and Empowers Men to Prioritise Wellness
Win Media SKN
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, are steadily committed to addressing the pressing health challenges faced by men throughout the OECS and the broader...
Cuban medical brigade in Antigua and Barbuda, 25 years of cooperation
Cuban News Agency
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July 1, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 30 (ACN) A Cuban medical brigade has been working in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda for 25 years, is a shining example of South-South cooperation. Yusmany Martinez Llopiz, head of this mission, recalled the...
Antigua Girls’ High School Registration Notice
The Antigua Observer
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Registration for new students to the Antigua Girls’ High School will take place online, utilizing the school’s online registration portal. Online registration takes place between Monday, 7th and Friday, 11th July, 2025. Please...
West Indies cricket administration must go
Stabroek News
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July 17, 2025
Dear Editor, At the conclusion of the England vs. West Indies T20 match at Hampshire in June, a number of deeply distressed English spectators enquired of me if WI cricket would ever return to the glory days. They said that it was sad to see the...
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre to Launch Sickle Cell Care Unit
Antigua.News
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June 30, 2025
This new unit will be fully managed and staffed by the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and will focus on the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals managing the inherited blood disorder. The initiative forms part of the...
Tanya Ambrose, daughter of Sir Ambrose, earns master of public health
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
Tanya Ambrose, Daughter of Cricket Legend Sir Curtly Ambrose, Earns Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina Founder and researcher, Tanya Ambrose deepens commitment to advancing women’s and maternal health in the Caribbean...
Specialised Sickle Cell Unit and National Registry Planned at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Antigua News Room
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June 30, 2025
Specialised Sickle Cell Unit and National Registry Planned at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is set to establish a dedicated treatment unit for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, alongside a national...
Browne’s Avenue Clinic Temporarily Relocated for Upgrades
Antigua News Room
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June 30, 2025
The Browne’s Avenue Clinic has been temporarily moved to the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC) at the former Holberton Hospital site to allow for major renovations. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph confirmed that the relocation is effective...
Mind Matters: Americas And Caribbean Unite on Mental Health Mission.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda, 27 June 2025 — Countries across North, Central, and South America have agreed to make mental health a key focus for the region. This happened during the 55th General Assembly of the Organization...
CARPHA, OECS highlight men’s health challenges
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission are advancing efforts to address health challenges faced by men in the OECS and across the wider Caribbean. The...