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In 2024, UNICEF for the Eastern Caribbean Area in collaboration with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition/Healthy Caribbean Youth, Let’s Unpack and USAID launched Government mental health, …

The President, Vice President, Board of Directors, member organizations and staff of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) are shocked and deeply saddened by the news …

8th Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day (CARD) 2023. On December 1st, the Healthy Caribbean Coaliiton (HCC) co-hosted The 2023 Conference on the Harmful Use of Alcohol …

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 …