Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity in the Caribbean has more than doubled, making it the hardest-hit region in the Americas. In 2022, 8.6% …
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On Thursday 29th January 2026 the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and it’s partners the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency …
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As a seasoned educator, I have realized that a healthy diet boosts performance in the classroom and in other areas of educational development. In other …
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OP-ED: Big Tobacco Calls It Harm Reduction, Caribbean Youth Calls It Profiting From Addiction
by HCCWhy is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer …
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“Prove you care about the youth: regulate unhealthy food environments, whether in or out of schools.” Across the Caribbean, the voices of young people are …
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Schools are meant to be places of learning and growth, where children develop not just academically but also physically and emotionally. They should be environments …
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From July 6 to 8, 2025, CARICOM leaders will gather in Jamaica for the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government (HOG) Meeting, under the theme: People, …
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Webinar: Putting People & Health First in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery On Monday 16th June 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), in collaboration with …
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Webinar: Global Updates on Front of Package Warning Labelling On Friday 16 May 2025 the HCC in partnership with PAHO and CARPHA hosted a webinar …
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The Food In Our Schools Matters calls on governments to #ActOnFacts and implement strong school nutrition policies that allow and encourage children and the school …