KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) prepares to convene its landmark 70th Annual Health Research Conference in Guyana from April 22-24, assembling a distinguished cohort of international medical experts and regional leaders. This premier gathering, recognized as the Caribbean’s longest-running English-language health research forum, will introduce groundbreaking formats and discussions centered on technological advancements in healthcare.
Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director of CARPHA, revealed this year’s conference will feature an unprecedented roster of twelve luminaries from globally renowned institutions including Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Harvard University, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the Pandemic Fund. The event will also debut a ministerial panel with confirmed participation from health ministers across Caribbean nations including Belize, Grenada, and host country Guyana.
The conference’s thematic focus on health innovation arrives at a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies fundamentally transform global medical practices. Over 200 research papers have been accepted for presentation—representing one of the most extensive programs in the event’s seven-decade history.
The Government of Guyana has collaborated extensively with CARPHA in orchestrating the conference, which aims to bridge cutting-edge research with practical policy implementation. Dr. Indar emphasized the event’s critical role in “translating research into practical solutions and policy for the region,” noting it serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing medical advancements occurring within Jamaica, Guyana, and CARPHA’s own initiatives.
Registration remains open through the conference dates with preferential rates for university students and emerging researchers. Interested participants are urged to secure attendance via CARPHA’s official website (www.carpha.org) as spaces are filling rapidly.