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THE executive director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) Dr Lisa Indar has warned the Caribbean remains at heightened risk for foodborne, waterborne and zoonotic diseases, as disasters and outbreaks continue to strain health systems across the region.

Indar issued the call on November 24 while speaking at CARPHA’s Regional Pandemic Fund workshop on surveillance for foodborne diseases at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain.

She said the events, particularly in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, have underscored the urgent need for stronger, more co-ordinated One Health systems that integrate human, animal and environmental health.