CARICOM Heads Recommit to Combating NCDs with Launch Of ‘Caribbean Moves’ Campaign
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders attending the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York met yesterday to assess the progress made in combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the region, and to recommit their support for innovative approaches for addressing the NCDs problem.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Timothy Harris, saw participation from CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and Grenadines Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, and Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley.