Potential measles outbreaks in the Caribbean

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Caribbean islands have been warned by the Pan American Health Organizations to update their response plans to prevent the re-establishment of endemic transmission of the measles virus.

This PAHO says follows a reduction in childhood vaccination coverage, increasing the possibility for outbreaks of this disease.

An alert from PAHO said “vaccination and epidemiological surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases are essential health services and should not be interrupted”.

PAHO’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on vaccines said that the risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in the region is at its highest point in the last 30 years.

According to PAHO, in 2021 more than 1.7 million children in 28 countries and territories of the Americas did not receive an initial dose of measles vaccine by their first birthday and regional coverage for the first dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) was 85 per cent.

PAHO said only six countries reached the recommended level of 95 per cent or more needed to sustain the elimination of these diseases, and 10 countries reported coverage of less than 80 per cent.

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Support for Haiti to dominate talks at CARICOM heads meeting in Nassau

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Antigua and Barbuda will be represented at the 44th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on February 15 and 16 and continued support for Haiti will form an integral part of the talks.

The high-level meeting is taking place in Nassau and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will travel to the Bahamas, to attend the meeting

Trudeau will drive progress on shared priorities, including continued support for the Haitian people.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for the leaders to consider further regional political, security, and humanitarian assistance in support of the Haitian people and Haitian-led solutions to the ongoing situation in Haiti, which is having a devastating impact on the Haitian people.

Discussions and bilateral meetings will also be held among CARICOM leaders and Trudeau is expected to work to strengthen Canada’s partnership with countries in the Caribbean region, including by advancing democracy, human rights, economic growth that benefits everyone, and developing clean energy.

Trudeau says he will also work with CARICOM leaders to “increase trade and investment between Canada and the Caribbean to create jobs and growth, and advocate for climate action and resilience for the region, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters”

“Canada and the Caribbean Community share strong ties between our peoples, common values, and a strong commitment to fighting climate change. I look forward to meeting with the leaders of CARICOM to discuss how we can continue to work together to support the people of Haiti, strengthen the Caribbean region, and build a better future for people and businesses in Canada, the Caribbean, and around the world,” Trudeau explained

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Sinach appointed as Global Ambassador of Dominica

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Nigerian gospel singer Sinach has been reportedly appointed as a global ambassador to Dominica.

Sinach, whose real name is Osinachi Egbu, shared the news via her verified Instagram and Facebook page on Thursday night, February 9, 2023.

Sinach, known for her popular renditions like “I know who I am” and Way Makeer”, reposted an article from Business Today on her appointment which she revealed was contained in a letter signed by Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, and presented by Janet Charles, the Acting High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Dominica in the UK.

The role was established, to rebrand and reposition Dominica as a prime tourist and investment destination.

“Given your international reach with a following of over 1.8 million and having demography listeners and followership cutting across over 100 countries, your assignment will be to assist in the promotion of the Commonwealth of Dominican’s national interest in various fields and more specifically to use your global influence to promote the Commonwealth of Dominica as an attractive destination for tourism and investment,” Skerrit stated.

In 2022, Sinach traveled to Dominica with a group of over 20 people to celebrate her 50th birthday at the Kempinski Spa and Resort.

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