Launch of CARICOM Health & Wellness Week @ CARICOM Secretariat

In the lead up to Caribbean Wellness Day on September 13, the CARICOM Secretariat staff prepare for a week of health and wellness activities. The even was launched with speeches by Dr. Rudolph Cummings, Programme Manager Health Sector Development and Deputy Secretary-General, Manorma Soeknandan.

“Caribbean people have honoured this day (Caribbean Wellness Day) in many ways over the last seven years from the promotion of fitness events to the use of nutrition demonstration intended to promote healthy eating. No doubt, this year will have similar activities reflecting the zeal of the Caribbean People to remain healthy.”

“The 2011 UN Declaration on the Control and Prevention of NCDs with its many similarities to the Port of Spain Declaration has given birth to a global movement aimed at reducing the impact of precursor effects of NCDs.”

– Deputy Secretary-General, Manorma Soeknandan