Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)

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Effective medicines support stronger health systems and healthier communities. CARPHA’s MQCSD helps strengthen regulatory systems and ensure resources are used effectively to prevent and treat diseases across the Caribbean.

#CARPHA #MQCSD #MedicineQuality

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CARPHA, led by Dr. Lisa Indar, completed a high-level mission to Haiti (Aug 23–24, 2026) to strengthen public health collaboration. Key talks with Minister Dr. Bertrand Sinal focused on advancing Haiti’s health priorities. #CARPHA #PublicHealth #Haiti
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Quality medicines depend on quality testing. By applying internationally recognised laboratory standards, CARPHA supports Member States in strengthening medicines quality assurance and protecting public health.

#CARPHA #MQCSD #MedicinesQuality
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Substandard and falsified medicines can put lives at risk and undermine trust in health systems. CARPHA’s Medicines Quality Control and Surveillance Department (MQCSD) supports Member States by testing medicines to verify their quality and effectiveness.
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CARPHA) is inviting suitably qualified professionals to apply for the Consultancy – Medicolegal Death Investigation (MLDI) Systems Assessment and Strengthening.
🔗 Learn more and view the full consultancy details: https://t.co/toG3rN767V

#ConsultancyOpportunity

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CARPHA’s Medicines Quality Control and Surveillance Department (MQCSD) helps safeguard public health through accredited laboratory testing and medicines quality surveillance across the Caribbean. 🔬💊

#CARPHA #MedicinesQuality #PublicHealth #CaribbeanHealth
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Save the Date!

The 71st CARPHA Annual Health Research Conference, 21–23 April 2027 at St. George's University, Grenada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Grenada and St. George's University. This year's theme, "One Health,"

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Public health is Everyone's Business

From the food we eat and water we drink to the air we breathe.

Environmental health helps protect food safety, water quality, sanitation, hygiene and the environments where we live, work and relax.

#CARPHA #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth

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Health and disaster management are inseparable. Through the CARPHA–CDEMA partnership, Member States are strengthening prevention, preparedness, response and recovery across the Caribbean.

#CARPHA #CDEMA #PublicHealth #DisasterPreparedness

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CARPHA extends its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Guyana and to the families of those who lost their lives in the MV Barima ferry tragedy. Our thoughts are with the survivors, the injured and emergency responders.
CARPHA stands with Guyana.

#CARPHA #Guyana

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During a hurricane, your phone can be a vital link to emergency alerts, loved ones and essential services. Keep devices charged, have backup power ready and conserve battery life during outages.

#HurricanePreparedness #StayConnected #CARPHA

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Public Health is Everyone’s Business.
CARPHA’s medicines quality control and surveillance unit helps ensure that medicines meet standards for quality, safety and effectiveness

#CARPHA #PublicHealth #MedicineSafety

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Prepare now for hurricane season. Make a family emergency plan, gather essential supplies, and get your home and vehicle storm-ready. Know your nearest shelter and choose a meeting place in case you become separated.

#HurricanePreparedness #BePrepared #CARPHA

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Public Health is Everyone’s Business
CARPHA’s Visitor-Based Surveillance Programme helps identify infectious illnesses early, supports timely care for visitors and reduces the risk of disease spreading to tourism workers, other guests and local communities

#CARPHA #TourismHealth

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Public Health is Everyone’s Business.

Health education connects professionals with communities, helping people stay informed, prepared and protected through vaccination, hygiene, sanitation, water safety and disaster preparedness.

#CARPHA #PublicHealth #HealthEducation

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CARPHA and the @ifrc have renewed their partnership to strengthen community health across the Caribbean.

#CARPHA #IFRC #PublicHealth #RegionalHealthSecurity #CaribbeanHealth

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Public health is everyone’s business.
From farm to plate, food safety depends on monitoring foodborne and zoonotic diseases, identifying early warning signs, and preventing outbreaks. Through One Health, CARPHA supports efforts to protect human, animal & environmental health.

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World Cup Fever ⚽? ... No World Cup Fever 🏏!

🔗 Click below to learn how CARPHA helped safeguard the Region during one of the largest sporting events hosted in the Caribbean: https://t.co/NTI3nFoPYT

#CARPHA #PublicHealth #WorldCup #RegionalHealthSecurity

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This Caribbean Nutrition Month, let’s celebrate the healing power of our own foods and traditions!

Choose fresh, locally grown foods that nourish our bodies, support local farmers, and strengthen Caribbean food traditions.

#CaribbeanNutritionMonth #CARPHA

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CARPHA opened the 2nd Joint Regional Health Security & Regional Coordinating Mechanism Meeting

Member States and partners are advancing preparedness and response, including demonstrations of CARPHA's early warning surveillance innovations.

#HealthSecurity #CARPHA #PublicHealth