Region urged to take advantage of UN resources – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Region urged to take advantage of UN resources – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, wants countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to harness the potential of the UN system.He has advised countries to take advantage of the expertise, resources, and partnerships available to drive inclusive and resilient development.Mr. Humphrey’s remarks came at the Forum of Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, held in Chile.

India-UN Fund Supports 15 Caribbean Countries in Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of Diseases

Bridgetown, Barbados – (PAHO/WHO) – In an ambitious move to combat mother-to-child transmission of diseases like HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Chagas disease, 15 Caribbean nations are coming together under a project funded by the India-United Nations Development Partnership Fund and implemented by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This initiative is focused on strengthening the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) Plu…