The Caribbean is facing a health crisis that is largely being driven by unhealthy diets filled with ultra-processed food products (UPPs) that sometimes masquerade as …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Press Release: CARICOM Urged to #ActOnFacts and Vote for Octagonal Front of Package Warning Labels
by HCCBRIDGETOWN, 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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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The story of the bottle cap is one that resonates with all of us. As we traverse our beautiful tropical islands, plastic bottles can be …
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“Clearing the Air” HCC and PAHO launch new report urging policymakers to tackle youth vaping in the Caribbean Bridgetown, Barbados, 15th June 2023 – “We …
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On Thursday 27th April, 2023 almost 200 people took part in our webinar: Looking Back to Move Forward – Caribbean Youth Mental Health, reflecting on …