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El Nino is expected ‘to break records’ — top expert
July 7 07:27 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, raising...
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Spain win gives Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
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Maxi Priest collects silver
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Greaves’ marathon innings leave final Test headed for draw
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Greaves’ marathon innings leave final Test headed for draw
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Greaves’ marathon innings leave final Test headed for draw
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Spain clip Portugal to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
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CARPHA installs molbio rapid testing platforms in 10 member countries
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May 14, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has successfully installed Molbio rapid testing pla...
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‘No need for panic’ in recent hantavirus outbreak, says CARPHA
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‘No need for panic’ in recent hantavirus outbreak, says CARPHA
May 11, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on Monday sought to reassure people in the Caribbean region t...
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CARPHA urges caution even as hantavirus infection risk low in the Caribbean
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CARPHA urges caution even as hantavirus infection risk low in the Caribbean
May 8, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says the risk of infection of the hantavirus is low in the ...
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CARPHA to host 70th Annual Health Research Conference in Guyana
March 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will host its 70th Annual Health Research Conference from April 22 to 24 in Guyana, br...
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CARPHA strengthens public health support for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
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CARPHA strengthens public health support for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr Lisa Indar, says the regional health body is continuing to s...
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Cancer second leading cause of death in the Caribbean
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Cancer second leading cause of death in the Caribbean
February 5, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on Wednesday said cancer remains the second leading cause o...
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CARPHA conducting health assessment in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
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CARPHA conducting health assessment in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is conducting a rapid health needs assessment across several parishes in Jamaica in th...
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CARPHA names new executive director
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CARPHA names new executive director
February 10, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Monday announced the appointment of Dr Lisa Indar as its ex...
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CARPHA urges region to enhance surveillance amid rise in respiratory illnesses
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CARPHA urges region to enhance surveillance amid rise in respiratory illnesses
January 13, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging Caribbean countries to enhance their surveillance...
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Barbados says no confirmed reports of HMPV globally
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Barbados says no confirmed reports of HMPV globally
January 8, 2025
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CARPHA launches Antigua Tourism and Health Programme
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CARPHA launches Antigua Tourism and Health Programme
December 6, 2024
ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda ministries of health, well...
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CARPHA urges member states to be more vigilant against mpox virus
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August 19, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has called on member states to be vigilant against the mpox virus outbreak...
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CARPHA issues warning regarding mosquito-borne diseases
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CARPHA issues warning regarding mosquito-borne diseases
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says mosquito-borne diseases continue to pose a serious public health thre...
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El Nino is expected ‘to break records’ — top expert
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, raising...
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Black River on pause
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July 7, 2026
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Spain win gives Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
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Spain win gives Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
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‘Bear with us’
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Maxi Priest collects silver
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