Health officials from across the Caribbean are in Trinidad for a training programme aimed at strengthening the region’s response to public health threats.
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network programme, hosted by Caribbean Public Health Agency in Port of Spain, is training participants to analyse outbreaks, assess risks, and improve response strategies.
Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says the initiative is key to improving regional preparedness for emerging diseases.
“This programme invests in preparedness, workforce deployment, surveillance, and laboratory systems. It is a testament to foresight, partnership, and shared responsibility,” Dr Bodoe said.
“Trinidad and Tobago stands proudly as a partner in safeguarding the health of our communities and the wider Caribbean. As Minister of Health, I reaffirm Trinidad and Tobago’s strong commitment to working hand in hand with our regional and international partners to safeguard the health of our people.”
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a global technical partnership and a key mechanism to engage the resources of technical agencies beyond the United Nations for rapid identification, confirmation of, and response to public health emergencies of international importance.
