The new Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will begin operations from January 3 when it will accelerate the ‘Wellness Revolution’ in the Caribbean, according to Project Manager Dr Jerome Walcott.
The agency is expected to address the public health challenges facing the Caribbean, including lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer; communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS; the social determinants of health, including crime and violence; and the health aspects of natural disasters.
According to a press release from the agency, in its initial phase it will focus on recruiting internally and externally to