Purpose of the visit: To enhance PAHO/WHO technical cooperation in health with the UK Overseas Territories.
Expected Results:
1. Orientation provided to Ministers on PAHO/WHO and its regional programs;
2. PAHO/WHO Strategy for Technical Cooperation with the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs) in the Caribbean signed;
3. Technical support for the implementation of the Strategy discussed.
Agenda Items to Highlight:
- Health Situation and the PAHO/WHO Strategy for Technical Cooperation with the United Kingdom Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, 2016-2021
- Signing of the Strategic Note for the PAHO/WHO Strategy for Technical Cooperation with the United Kingdom Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, 2016-2022
- Public Health England’s Current and Planned work in the Caribbean and with the UKOTs
- Meetings with Technical Departments according to the Strategic Priorities and Focus Areas defined in the Multi-country Strategy with the UKOTs
The Minister was accompanied and supported by the Director of the Department of Health.
Participation in the event was funded by PAHO (the Pan American Health Organization)