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OPEN LETTER to the National Standards Bodies of CARICOM in reference to the CARICOM Member State Voting on the Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for …

On Wednesday 4 October, 2023 the HCC in partnership with PAHO, CARPHA, the OECS Commission, UNICEF and the Caribbean Public Health Law Forum, brought together key …

BRIDGETOWN, 5 October 2023. For a healthier Caribbean, adopting Octagonal Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (OWLs) is crucial. These labels, which explicitly flag foods high in sugar, …

Currently the Caribbean does not have standardised nutritional labelling for pre-packaged foods. More impactful labels are needed and the Octagonal Warning Label – as the …

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 …

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 …

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) was represented by Mrs. Sheena Warner-Edwards, Communications Officer, at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s (CBU) 54th Annual General Assembly from August …

HCC is pleased to share this new resource: Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Caribbean Small Island Developing States – HCC Advocacy Priorities for the 2023 …

HCC Policy Brief: NCD Prevention and Control in the Caribbean Essential Considerations for Equity-Based and Rights-Based Approaches. Building on HCC’s Transformative New NCD Agenda (TNA-NCDs) …

Mobilising for 2025 – A Caribbean Civil Society NCD Forum July 6-7, 2023 Courtyard Marriott Hotel | Bridgetown, Barbados Background This meeting: Mobilising for 2025 …