KINGSTON, Jamaica - HEALTH Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson has lauded the Pan American Health OrganiSation and the World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) for reaffirming their support to the Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries as they work to confront health challenges.
Addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC last week, Minister Fenton said the support from the organisations is vital to the region continuing to provide the necessary health services to combat certain diseases.
Hide DescriptionHealth Minister and Chairman of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) Dr Fenton Ferguson (right) chairs the 25th Meeting of COHSOD held at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC. Also at the meeting are (from left) PAHO’s Assistant Director Dr Becerra Posada and PAHO Director Carissa F Etienne.
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