Hon Wheatley attending Cohsod-Health Meeting in USA
COHSOD-Health is a part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that gathers Ministers of Health and other relevant officials to coordinate and strengthen public health systems, respond to health emer...
COHSOD-Health is a part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that gathers Ministers of Health and other relevant officials to coordinate and strengthen public health systems, respond to health emergencies like pandemics, and promote innovation and equitable access to health technologies across its member states.
It is responsible for establishing common standards and measures for health accreditation and working to align regional health strategies with global health goals. Health systems remain vulnerable to hurricanes & floods The meeting, September 26 to 27, 2025, is being chaired by the outgoing Chair of COHSOD-Health and Grenada’s Minister of Health, Wellness, and Religious Affairs, Hon Philip Telesford.
Hon Telesford, in his address, said while significant milestones were achieved by CARICOM member states during his tenure as Chair, the journey was not without challenges. “Our health systems remain vulnerable to hurricanes and floods. These events remind us of the urgent need for resilient health systems and integrated disaster response strategies.” He added that the evolving economic landscape has added another layer of complexity. “Diseases carry profound financial consequences, resulting in losses due to reduced productivity and rising healthcare costs.
Such realities highlight that health is not just a social priority; it is an economic imperative,” Hon Telesford remarked. Guyana’s Minister of Health, Hon Dr Frank Anthony, is the new Chair of COHSOD-Health. This online news site is the sole property of and is operated by Advance Marketing and Professional Services dba Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in the Virgin Islands.
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