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  • Health Ministry strengthens prevention plan for Central American and Caribbean Games 2026

    Health Ministry strengthens prevention plan for Central American and Caribbean Games 2026

    As the Dominican Republic prepares to welcome thousands of athletes, delegates, and sports fans for the 2026 XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the nation’s Ministry of Public Health has rolled out a wide-ranging package of enhanced public health measures to protect every person attending or involved in the major international event. This ambitious preparedness push comes in response to the unique public health risks that accompany mass gatherings of international visitors, requiring coordinated action across multiple government agencies and public health institutions.

    At the core of the new system is upgraded diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure at the Dr. Defilló National Public Health Laboratory. The facility has expanded its testing capacity to rapidly detect a suite of high-priority infectious diseases, including influenza, COVID-19, measles, and pertussis. It has also added permanent genomic surveillance capabilities, allowing health officials to quickly identify emerging viral variants and trace the spread of infectious agents before small outbreaks can become large-scale public health emergencies.

    To strengthen broader epidemiological monitoring across the country, the Ministry has amplified active surveillance operations through its existing National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE) and General Directorate of Epidemiology (DIGEPI). High-traffic locations, including popular tourist zones, national border crossings, and major transportation hubs, now face continuous monitoring to catch unusual clusters of illness early. Health authorities have also established close cross-sector coordination with agencies overseeing aviation, migration, port operations, and tourism to ensure entry point control measures align fully with World Health Organization international health regulations.

    Vaccination has also taken center stage in prevention efforts. The Ministry is currently conducting a comprehensive review and update of vaccination schedules for all participating athletes, event staff, and residents in host communities, with a particular focus on ensuring high coverage of the MMR vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Public health officials have reminded Dominican citizens that the country has held its official measles-free status since 2001, a critical public health milestone that requires ongoing vigilance and up-to-date immunization to maintain.

    In public remarks outlining the preparedness effort, Dominican Health Minister Víctor Atallah underlined that the nation is fully prepared to host the event with a robust, well-tested surveillance and response framework, a trained public health workforce, and pre-deployed rapid response teams ready to address any emerging health emergency. Atallah noted that safeguarding public health during large-scale international events is not solely the responsibility of government agencies—it requires collective action from the public, event organizers, and participating delegations alike.

    Beyond the immediate goal of holding a safe 2026 Games, the Ministry of Public Health has framed this initiative as a demonstration of the Dominican Republic’s commitment to protecting both local communities and international visitors, reinforcing the country’s reputation as a well-prepared, secure destination for global events and tourism.

  • WISH Mourns the Death of 19-Year-Old Zowie Tomlinson and Calls on the Nation to Prioritise Youth Mental Health

    WISH Mourns the Death of 19-Year-Old Zowie Tomlinson and Calls on the Nation to Prioritise Youth Mental Health

    On June 21, 2026, a devastating loss has sparked a urgent national call for mental health reform in Antigua and Barbuda, after local mental health non-profit WISH (The Wadadli Initiative for Self-care and Healing) confirmed the death of 19-year-old Zowie Tomlinson, a resident of the Parham community.

    Tomlinson’s body was recovered from waters near Devil’s Bridge early Sunday morning, following a hours-long joint search and rescue operation carried out overnight by the Antigua and Barbuda Royal Police Force and the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard. The young woman’s passing has left her family, friends, and local community in mourning, and prompted WISH to issue a stark wake-up call to the entire nation.

    In an official public statement released immediately following the recovery, WISH founder Chaneil Imhoff expressed the organization’s profound grief over the tragic death. “Zowie was somebody’s daughter, somebody’s friend, somebody’s neighbour. Nineteen years is no age to feel that there is no way forward,” Imhoff said. “We grieve with her family today, and we grieve as a country that has not yet done enough to ensure that our young people can access mental health support when they need it most.”

    Beyond extending sincere condolences to everyone affected by Tomlinson’s death, WISH also reached out directly to vulnerable young people across the country who may be struggling with unaddressed mental distress. The organization emphasized that no one has to carry pain alone, and that feelings of hopelessness are not permanent, urging anyone in crisis to reach out for available support.

    Founded to transform mental health discourse and care across Antigua and Barbuda, WISH’s core mission is to break long-standing cultural silence around mental illness, shatter harmful stigmas that prevent people from seeking help, and drive systemic change through public education and policy advocacy. In the wake of this tragedy, the organization has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for long-term, accessible, culturally appropriate mental health services that meet the needs of all citizens, particularly young people.

    For WISH, Tomlinson’s passing is not just another tragedy to be mourned and forgotten. It is a urgent, non-negotiable call to action for national leaders, communities, and individual citizens to finally prioritize youth mental health as a critical public issue. More information about WISH’s ongoing work and available mental health resources for Antigua and Barbuda residents can be found on the organization’s official website, wish-wadadli.org.

  • WEATHER: (6:00 PM, June 20): Reduction in shower activity expected tonight

    WEATHER: (6:00 PM, June 20): Reduction in shower activity expected tonight

    Residents across the region are navigating a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, with multiple environmental alerts in effect for vulnerable communities. After the passage of a tropical wave, leftover atmospheric moisture will push through overnight, bringing thicker cloud cover to most areas. Unlike the wet conditions many experienced in recent days, however, shower activity is projected to taper off as a strong high-pressure system settles into the region and takes control of weather patterns in the coming days.

    While drier conditions are on the horizon, officials have issued two key warnings for residents to heed. First, communities located in landslide and falling rock zones are reminded to remain vigilant, even as rainfall eases. Saturated ground from previous downpours can remain unstable for days after precipitation stops, increasing the risk of dangerous geological events in high-risk areas.

    A second, more widespread impact is coming from Saharan dust, which is set to drift into the region starting overnight and continue building through tomorrow. The influx of dust will create extended periods of hazy skies, and more critically, will drive down local air quality to unhealthy levels for at-risk groups. People with respiratory sensitivities, preexisting lung conditions, allergies, or weakened immune systems are advised to take proactive precautions, such as limiting prolonged outdoor exposure and keeping windows closed, to prevent avoidable health complications.

    For coastal and marine interests, ocean conditions remain manageable over the next 24 hours, with overall sea state forecast to range between slight and moderate. Surf along the region’s western coastline is projected to top out at 3 feet, while the eastern coastline will see significantly larger swells reaching heights of up to 7 feet, creating hazardous conditions for inexperienced swimmers and small boat operators.

  • Ministry Extends Best Wishes to EMT Involved in Motor Vehicle Accident

    Ministry Extends Best Wishes to EMT Involved in Motor Vehicle Accident

    A local Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has been injured in a motor vehicle collision that occurred while she was responding to official duties earlier in the day, prompting the nation’s Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs to issue a public message of support and a renewed reminder about widespread road safety responsibility.

    In an official statement released shortly after the incident, Minister Michael Joseph, who heads the ministry, shared his deep concern for the injured healthcare worker and offered his sincerest wishes for a complete and rapid recovery.

    “Frontline healthcare workers, including our EMT teams, stand on the front lines of community protection every single day, showing up to deliver life-saving care even when conditions are difficult and unpredictable,” Minister Joseph said in the statement. “We never take their dedication and selfless commitment to public service for granted. Right now, our entire team’s thoughts are with our injured colleague and her family as she navigates this difficult time.”

    Beyond extending well wishes to the EMT, the ministry used the occasion to issue a fresh plea to all motorists across the country to prioritize caution and accountability every time they use public roads. The statement urges all drivers to maintain constant situational awareness, strictly follow established traffic regulations, eliminate distracted driving practices such as mobile phone use behind the wheel, and pay special attention to emergency and public service vehicles that are travelling to carry out critical work for the public good.

    The ministry emphasized that road safety is not an individual responsibility, but a collective obligation shared by every person using the road network. Protecting all road users, including the public workers who dedicate their careers to delivering essential services that keep communities running, requires intentional effort from every driver every day.

    As the injured EMT receives medical care, the ministry says it remains optimistic that she will make a fast and full recovery. It also extended gratitude to members of the general public who have already reached out to share their support, thoughts, and prayers for the healthcare worker.

  • What causes the intense heat that occurs at dawn and dusk in the Dominican Republic?

    What causes the intense heat that occurs at dawn and dusk in the Dominican Republic?

    Just 24 hours before the 2026 summer season officially gets underway, a oppressive heat dome has parked itself across the Caribbean, bringing life-threatening extreme heat that could push the heat index as high as 43 degrees Celsius in multiple local areas, senior meteorological analyst Jean Suriel has warned.

    This extreme heat event is not occurring in isolation: it is being supercharged by the overlapping influence of three additional atmospheric and climate patterns that are making the dangerous conditions far worse. These include the sixth Saharan dust cloud to reach the Caribbean nation’s territory this season, the ongoing warming impacts of El Niño, and the long-term cumulative warming driven by human-caused climate change.

    Suriel detailed that the dangerous convergence of these multiple factors has created an almost unendurable outdoor and indoor environment for local residents, carrying measurable health risks that disproportionately impact the most vulnerable groups in the population. Young children, elderly adults, and individuals living with chronic pre-existing medical conditions face the greatest threat of heat-related illness during this event.

    To reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes, the meteorological specialist has issued clear public guidance. He urges all residents to maintain consistent hydration throughout the day, skip any unnecessary prolonged activity under direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation and temperatures peak, and opt for lightweight, breathable clothing that supports natural body cooling. Beyond individual actions, Suriel also called on national and local public authorities to ramp up public heat safety prevention campaigns, and maintain close monitoring of how the ongoing heatwave is disrupting the country’s daily operations and key economic productive activities.

  • COVAB en Streekziekenhuis Marowijne starten samenwerking voor zorgopleidingen

    COVAB en Streekziekenhuis Marowijne starten samenwerking voor zorgopleidingen

    A groundbreaking public health partnership was signed on Friday in Suriname, designed to expand access to local healthcare training and address longstanding staffing gaps in rural regional care. The agreement was formalized by Angèle A. Wallerlei-Kumbangsila, director of EFS College COVAB, and Henk Aviankoi, director of Streekziekenhuis Marowijne (Regional Hospital Marowijne), with Suriname’s Minister of Public Health, Welfare and Labor André Misiekaba in attendance.

    For years, Suriname’s healthcare education and clinical capacity have been heavily concentrated in the capital city of Paramaribo, creating a critical shortage of qualified medical personnel in outlying districts like Marowijne. This new collaboration forms a core part of the national government’s policy to decentralize healthcare training, with the explicit goal of improving the resiliency and quality of regional care across the country.

    Under the terms of the partnership, students from Marowijne and neighboring districts will now be able to complete their full healthcare training close to home, eliminating the need to relocate to Paramaribo for their education. EFS College COVAB will lead the academic instruction component of the program, while the Marowijne Regional Hospital will serve as an on-site practical training and clinical learning hub for participating students.

    Project organizers emphasize that training local students in their home regions significantly increases the likelihood that graduates will remain and work in the area after completing their program. This pattern is consistently supported by global healthcare workforce data, which repeatedly shows that learners trained in their native rural or regional communities are far more likely to build long-term careers in those same underserved areas.

    The initiative is expected to deliver a wide range of tangible benefits beyond expanded access. It will boost enrollment of local Marowijne students by removing the financial barriers of long-distance travel and off-site housing costs that have historically prevented many qualified candidates from pursuing healthcare careers. Higher graduation rates are also projected, as students no longer face the added stress of relocation and unexpected living expenses. Over time, the partnership aims to grow the pool of qualified local care workers and create a more balanced distribution of healthcare professionals across the entire nation.

    A key infrastructure component of the project is the development of fully equipped distance learning classrooms, which leverage modern educational technology to deliver high-quality instruction without mandatory travel to the capital. By combining local clinical training with connected remote learning tools, partnering institutions aim to make healthcare education more accessible while building long-term, sustainable strength for regional healthcare systems.

    Suriname’s Ministry of Public Health has framed the partnership as a critical milestone in building a future-ready national healthcare system, one that integrates academic training, clinical practice, and regional development into a cohesive, community-centered model.

  • TDC Donates Emergency Response Kit to Strengthen Port Health Services at RLB Airport

    TDC Donates Emergency Response Kit to Strengthen Port Health Services at RLB Airport

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – June 20, 2026 – In a landmark demonstration of corporate social responsibility, the TDC Group of Companies has donated a fully outfitted Scherber First Responder Backpack to the Port Health Unit at Robert L. Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport, aiming to reinforce the airport’s capacity to handle sudden medical emergencies for travelers and staff alike.

    The handover ceremony, held at TDC’s Basseterre headquarters, marked the latest step in the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting public health infrastructure across St. Kitts and Nevis. Lester Hanley, Chief Transportation and Logistics Officer at TDC, officially presented the kit to health authorities, outlining the critical gap the new equipment is designed to fill.

    As the largest ground handling service provider at RLB Airport, TDC identified the urgent need for dedicated on-site emergency supplies after observing multiple past incidents where fast, effective medical intervention was critical to passenger safety. Hanley explained that relying on aircraft onboard medical oxygen for on-ground emergencies creates costly and disruptive outcomes: if an aircraft’s supplemental oxygen is used during a ground-level incident, the plane is unable to depart until its supplies are replenished, causing cascading delays across flight schedules.

    The donated Scherber backpack is a purpose-built emergency response solution stocked with more than 250 individual first-aid and critical care items, including comprehensive supplies for emergency medical technician (EMT) response, emergency medical services (EMS) operations, trauma care, and oxygen administration. The kit also features four color-coded removable pouches for fast, organized access to supplies, plus a dedicated secure compartment for oxygen storage – a design tailored to the unique needs of high-traffic airport environments.

    “Recognizing this unmet need, TDC was eager to step in and equip the port health team with the tools they need to protect the traveling public,” Hanley said.

    Dr. Hazel Laws, Chief Medical Officer of St. Kitts and Nevis, accepted the donation on behalf of the Ministry of Health, praising TDC’s targeted contribution to the country’s public health preparedness. The donation arrives amid a strong rebound in tourism to the island nation: nearly 83,000 visitors have entered the country through RLB Airport in the first half of 2026, pushing passenger volumes to near pre-pandemic levels.

    “In an increasingly connected world, international travel drives economic and cultural growth for small island nations like St. Kitts and Nevis, but rising cross-border movement also brings greater responsibility to keep ports of entry safe and prepared for any event,” Dr. Laws noted. She emphasized that RLB Airport, as the country’s primary international entry point, is a high-volume setting where medical emergencies can occur without warning. In most cases, the Port Health Team is the first to arrive on scene, often several minutes before external ambulance services can reach the airport, making on-site access to high-quality equipment a matter of life and death.

    Dr. Laws added that the new emergency kit will fill a critical gap in the team’s existing resources, drastically cutting response times and improving outcomes for anyone experiencing a medical event at the airport. “This purpose-built kit gives our frontline health personnel all the essential supplies they need to effectively manage medical emergencies and other critical incidents. It will boost our preparedness, expand our response capacity, and directly advance the safety and well-being of travelers, airport employees, and the broader community,” she said.

  • Woman sues over health problems following COVID-19 jab

    Woman sues over health problems following COVID-19 jab

    In what legal experts are calling an unprecedented legal case in Barbados, a female plaintiff has filed a landmark lawsuit against the Barbados government, alleging that she developed life-altering, long-term health complications tied to two doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine she received in 2021. The 2024 claim, which marks the first vaccine injury case of its kind to be heard before the island nation’s Supreme Court, names the Attorney General of Barbados as the official defendant. The plaintiff alleges that the government, which oversaw the country’s national COVID-19 immunization initiative through the Ministry of Health and Wellness, bears legal responsibility for the permanent injuries she attributes to the vaccine.

    Represented by one of Barbados’ most respected veteran constitutional lawyers, King’s Counsel Larry Smith, the case centers on the plaintiff’s core allegation that the AstraZeneca vaccine administered to her was defective. Under the island’s Consumer Protection Act, she argues the government failed to deliver a product that met the reasonable safety standards she was legally entitled to expect, opening the state up to liability for her personal harm and all resulting economic and quality-of-life losses.

    Court filings reviewed by local media outlet Barbados TODAY outline the timeline of the plaintiff’s illness: she received her first AstraZeneca dose around April 23, 2021, with the second booster dose following in June of that same year. Roughly eight weeks after her second injection, she first noticed an unusual swollen bruise paired with intense pain below her right knee. As additional alarming symptoms emerged—including crippling chest pain and persistent shortness of breath—she sought medical care twice, but on both occasions, treating physicians were unable to identify the root cause of her declining health.

    Over time, her condition deteriorated dramatically. Bruising began to spread across her entire body, her breathing difficulties grew more severe, and her energy levels dropped to the point that she could no longer maintain regular daily activity. She was eventually referred to a hematology specialist for specialized testing and assessment, and placed on extended medical leave from work.

    As part of the official post-vaccine adverse event protocol, the Pharmacovigilance Team of the Barbados Drug Service launched an investigation into her case, focusing on a suspected adverse reaction tied to the specific batch of her second AstraZeneca dose. Blood samples were analyzed at the Barbados Reference Laboratory, and test results confirmed her symptoms were consistent with vaccine-induced blood clotting. The final official medical assessment classified her condition as a suspected case of vaccine-induced vasculitis, linked directly to the June 25, 2021 AstraZeneca dose.

    According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff spent more than a year attempting to resolve the matter outside of court. Between January 2022 and July 2023, she sent five formal letters to the government, notifying officials of her condition and requesting accountability and relief. The government never issued a substantive response to her claims, the suit says. The only correspondence she received came from the Prime Minister’s Office: first, a February 2022 email acknowledging receipt of her initial letter and confirming it had been forwarded to the Chief Medical Officer for follow-up, then a second email in May 2022 stating that her case was under assessment for possible compensation under a previously announced government support mechanism for people experiencing severe vaccine side effects. That correspondence also confirmed the Chief Medical Officer would be in touch shortly with next steps, but the plaintiff says she never received any further update or meaningful action from government officials despite multiple follow-up inquiries. After the pre-action request for compensation sent to the Chief Medical Officer received no response, her legal team moved forward with filing the formal lawsuit.

    The suit outlines four key allegations of negligence on the part of the Barbados government: first, that the state failed to establish and activate promised support mechanisms for people experiencing severe vaccine-related complications under the national immunization program; second, that officials failed to respond to the plaintiff’s repeated inquiries about her condition despite having full knowledge of her case; third, that the government made no tangible efforts to remedy her situation or provide the relief she requested; and fourth, that the state failed to uphold a reasonable standard of care for the plaintiff as a participant in the national vaccination program.

    Today, the plaintiff continues to live with persistent symptoms: ongoing blood clotting issues, widespread bruising, severe shortness of breath, and chronically reduced energy levels that have entirely eliminated her ability to work full-time. Court documents emphasize that before receiving the vaccine, she enjoyed an active, healthy lifestyle with no pre-existing conditions that would have predicted her current health decline. She is now seeking multiple forms of legal relief: general damages for physical pain, emotional suffering, and loss of quality of life; special damages covering lost earnings and ongoing medical expenses; coverage of all legal fees; six percent annual interest on awarded damages; and any additional relief the Supreme Court deems appropriate for her case.

    At present, the matter is in the case management stage of proceedings before the Supreme Court, with no timeline set for a full trial as of yet.

  • Belize Joins Global Yoga Day with Free Classes

    Belize Joins Global Yoga Day with Free Classes

    As the United Nations-designated International Yoga Day approaches on June 21, communities across Belize are gearing up to join the global celebration of the ancient holistic practice by offering a full slate of free, public yoga sessions open to people of all backgrounds and experience levels.

    From the coastal hubs of Placencia and Caye Caulker to inland population centers including Belmopan, Belize City and Punta Gorda, free classes have been organized across every region of the country, making this accessible wellness practice available to everyone regardless of income, ability or prior familiarity with yoga. Established by the United Nations to honor yoga’s wide-ranging benefits for physical fitness, mental clarity and spiritual balance, International Yoga Day has seen growing participation among Belizeans year over year, local organizers say.

    Ashanti Ruggles, Vice Chair of Belize-based wellness organization Black Orchid Wellness, has emerged as a key organizer for the nationwide initiative, and is personally encouraging all interested residents to attend a session, no matter their skill level. In an interview, Ruggles emphasized that the choice to host all sessions for free removes a key barrier to access, ensuring people of all income brackets, ages and life experiences can engage with the practice.

    “Yoga is more than just physical movement — it is a transformative, holistic practice that calms the mind and nurtures spiritual well-being alongside physical health,” Ruggles explained. “By offering all these classes for free, we open the door for anyone who has ever been curious to try it, without any financial pressure.”

    The full schedule of events caters to a range of schedules across the week leading up to and including International Yoga Day, which falls on Father’s Day this year:
    – Placencia: 9 a.m. June 20 at the covered basketball court
    – Punta Gorda: 10 a.m. June 20 at the Copal Tree Yoga Pavilion
    – Independence Village: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 (Father’s Day) at the basketball court behind Altitude Gym
    – Belmopan: 7:30 a.m. June 20 on the steps of the National Assembly building
    – Caye Caulker: 6 p.m. June 21 at Ceiba Yoga (additional information available via the group’s Facebook and Instagram pages)
    – Santa Elena: 11 a.m. June 20 at Black Orchid Wellness, taught personally by Ruggles, with updates posted to Black Orchid Wellness’s social media pages
    – Belize City: 6:30 p.m. daily through June 27 at Digi Park, led by instructor Ida

    Ruggles noted that even people without access to social media can simply show up to any scheduled location, as no pre-registration is required for the free events. Attendees only need to bring their own yoga supplies to participate. She extended a special invitation to people of all ages, genders and body types, noting that yoga is adaptable to every body and no experience is necessary to enjoy the practice’s benefits.

    This report is adapted from a transcript of a televised evening newscast, which originally included transcribed Kriol text formatted per standard spelling conventions.

  • National Nutrition Week 21–27 June 2026

    National Nutrition Week 21–27 June 2026

    The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) has officially announced plans for the 2026 iteration of National Nutrition Week, scheduled to run from June 21 to 27, 2026. Built around the unifying theme “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business”, this year’s initiative centers on highlighting the often-overlooked connection between proper nutrition and proactive cancer prevention, while encouraging widespread adoption of healthy lifestyles across all three of Grenada’s main islands: Grenada itself, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.

    The public health campaign will kick off officially on opening Sunday, June 21, with a formal declaration delivered by the Honourable Lennox J Andrews, Grenada’s Minister of Agriculture, Lands & Forestry. Following the opening ceremony, a full week of accessible, community-focused events will roll out across the country, designed to engage citizens of all backgrounds with actionable health information.

    The first full day of activities, Monday, will be dedicated to mass public outreach through coordinated media and awareness campaigns. Leading healthcare professionals will feature in expert-led discussions about cancer prevention and nutrition on Grenada Broadcasting Network’s popular current affairs program *Beyond the Headlines*, airing from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with supplementary public education content distributed across national television and social media platforms.

    On Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, a public food testing and nutritious meal display will be hosted at The Carenage in St George’s. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a range of healthy, balanced dishes for free, designed to demonstrate accessible, delicious healthy eating options for everyday life.

    Wednesday will bring a large-scale community health fair to the Alston George Pavilion in St Mark, running from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event is a collaborative outreach effort between GFNC and leading local health partners including Grenada’s Ministry of Health, the Grenada Planned Parenthood Association, and the SDA Medical Group, offering attendees free health screenings, one-on-one nutrition counseling, and a range of other wellness services.

    An targeted support and nutrition education session will take place on Thursday from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm at the Fish Market Conference Room. The session will dive deep into evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, with a specific focus on the role of dietary choices and strong personal support systems in reducing cancer risk.

    On Friday, guided label reading tours will be hosted at multiple retail locations across the country. These interactive tours will teach participants how to decode nutrition fact panels and ingredient lists, empowering them to make informed, healthier purchasing decisions when grocery shopping.

    The week will wrap up on Saturday with a digital-focused campaign, spreading pre-recorded content including step-by-step healthy video recipes, educational sessions on local herbal wellness, and general health promotion content across social platforms. The goal of this closing campaign is to encourage participants to maintain healthy habits long after National Nutrition Week concludes.

    In a statement accompanying the event announcement, GFNC emphasized that the 2026 National Nutrition Week underscores the critical importance of collective action to reduce the national burden of cancer and lift overall public health outcomes across Grenada. The council has called on all citizens across the three islands to take part in the week’s activities and take small, proactive steps to improve their long-term health.

    Anyone seeking additional information about event locations or registration is encouraged to contact the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council directly. This announcement was distributed by GFNC, and NOW Grenada notes it is not responsible for the content of contributor-submitted statements or announcements, with a reporting pathway available for any alleged abusive content.