Health Sector Development

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from its inception in 1973 recognised the importance of adequate statistical services in achieving its goals and aspirations.  Within the framework of the Treaty establishing the Caribbean Community and in accordance with Resolution   
No. 54/74/4 of the Fourth Meeting of the Common Market Council of Ministers under the general supervision of Council, CARICOM established the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians (SCCS) in 1974, one year after the establishment of CARICOM.  The objectives of

The CRSF provides essential guidelines that build on the already illustrious achievements of a Partnership deemed by UNAIDS to be an international best practice. Most appropriate is its vision of a Caribbean free of AIDS and new HIV infections, in which all people are happier, healthier, productive, safe and respected, complemented by a mission to stimulate the critical role of country programmes that empower Caribbean people to fulfil their potential and live happy, healthy, peaceful lives.

The PANCAP Social Contracting Toolkit is a reference document designed to be used by Governments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in CARICOM member countries in the roll out of social contracting mechanisms as a sustainable approach to service delivery for HIV services. 

Examples of existing partnerships between governments and CSOs or the private sector are referenced as part of understanding the national landscape of financing options at the country level.

This document aims to provide a road map for adolescent health and well-being with recommendations and implementation considerations for policymakers and planners in Member States to develop adolescent-centred, evidence-based strategies for addressing adolescent health. It also includes a youth-led advocacy component to facilitate adolescents’ involvement in decision-making, planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation of programs and interventions.

The document is divided into the following chapters: