CARPHA and UWI strengthen strategic partnership to advance public health research across Caribbean

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and The University of the West Indies have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing public health across the Caribbean.

During a commemorative signing ceremony held on October 22nd, 2026, the two institutions renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing an expanded framework for collaboration in research, education and innovation in the Region. In a press release CARPHA said the five-year agreement builds upon a longstanding relationship between the two regional institutions and reinforces their shared commitment to strengthening the Region’s capacity to address existing and emerging public health challenges through evidence-based research, knowledge exchange and other areas of cooperation.

Speaking on the significance of the renewed partnership, Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director, CARPHA, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in strengthening regional health security and resilience. “The renewal of this Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to regional integration, self-reliance and collective action. It demonstrates the determination of CARPHA and The University of the West Indies, two flagship regional institutions, to leverage their respective strengths in service of healthier, more resilient and more sustainable Caribbean societies.”