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1 in 3 children in the Caribbean is overweight /obese, this can lead to diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Let’s make combatting NCDs and obesity a priority.
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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How are public health policies that can improve your food environment being obstructed?
We're revealing some truths soon!
#SeeTheTruth
#ActOnFacts
#OctagonalWarningLabels
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Let’s
#ActOnFacts
! Too many sugary drinks pose a real health risk to our children. It’s time to help them rethink their drink!
Talk to your child’s school about the need for healthy nutrition policies.
#healthyschools
#healthystudents
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#Barbados
will have an increase in the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The
@who
recommended 20% tax will be implemented shortly as stated by Prime Minister
@miaamormottley
in this evening's budget presentation
@hsfbarbados
@senatorcrystal
@CheyneJoness
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WE NEED YOU TO ACT NOW! Across the
#Caribbean
until May 31st, stakeholders are voting on whether or not consumers will benefit from the introduction of octagonal shaped nutrition warning labels on the front of packaged foods
Send a letter, have your say:
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Octagonal nutrition warning labels are the best way for us to identify which packaged products are high in sugars, fats and salt.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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Our families are eating too many packaged products high in sugars, fats, & salt. Let’s enjoy healthy foods, including locally grown fruits & vegetables.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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Scientific evidence shows that the octagon labels are significantly more effective in identifying unhealthy food products.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
#HCC
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Let’s
#ActOnFacts
! Healthy diets help make healthy bodies and minds.
Talk to your child’s school about the need for healthy nutrition policies.
#healthyschools
#healthystudents
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#BarbadosMoves
launches physical Wellness challenge. Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. Jeffrey Bostic encourages all to join the challenge
#3for30
@miaamormottley
@saltorwha
@DjKashi
@HealthCaribbean
@jamaica_moves
@christufton
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We want visible and clearly understood front of package nutrition warning labels to help us to make healthy food choices for ourselves and our families.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
#HCC
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Octagonal nutrition warning labels are the best way for us to identify which packaged products are high in sugars, fats and salt.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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Evidence shows that octagonal warnings are the best way to help consumers buy healthier. The health of Caribbean families must be a priority.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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Caribbean leaders will make a real difference by introducing octagonal warning labels. The health of Caribbean families must be a priority.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
@PAHOCaribbean
@oecscommission
@UNICEFECA
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If you knew what was in your food what would you choose?
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
#HCC
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World Health Day 2023 will be recognized on April 7th. This week we share with you activities you can complete towards your total health and wellness.
Tag is in your posts. We will re-share them.
#WorldHealthDay
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We fully support the government of
#Barbados
on this very important policy change
@miaamormottley
@WHO
@CARPHA1
@PAHOCaribbean
@hsfbarbados
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@barbadosmoves
launched in the Ellerton Community. Minister of Health & Wellness Hon. Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic
@jeffreybostic_blp
Minister of Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Commerce Hon. Dwight Sutherland
@blpstgeorgesouth
& Minister of Health
#Jamaica
Hon.
@christufton
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Welcome to Day 2 - SIDS Technical Meeting on
#NCDs
and
#MentaHealth
We are excited to lead with our young people who have been loud voices especially at the
#sideevents
#SIDSNCDBRB23
@HealthCaribbean
Youth and
@NCDChild
leaders
@pierrecookejr
@steph_whiteman
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Let’s
#ActOnFacts
! We need to make the nutrition environment in our schools healthier. Talk to your child’s school about the need for healthy nutrition policies.
#healthyschools
#healthystudents
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This puts everything into perspective.
#caribbean
#diabetesawareness
What are we doing about this?
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Huge shout-out Minister
@christufton
@themohwgovjm
on this. All health ministries should adopt this stance. It is a conflict of interest to accept monetary donations or actual cash from industries which have been proven to have a negative effect on health
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It is time to go back to the basics.
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
#HCC
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Nigeria is putting their people first! President Muhammadu Buhari signed the sugar-sweetened beverage tax into law as part of the 2021 Finance Act to be implemented in 2022
@IncubatorGHAI
@GatefieldImpact
#NationalActiononSugarReduction
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Our Children Have a Right to Know What is in Their Food. Better Labelling = Better Choices = Better Health
#NowMoreThanEver
#BetterLabels
#BetterChoices
#BetterHealth
#HCC
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How can we help Small Island Developing States prevent NCDs?
To advance the prevention & control of
#NCDs
in
#SIDS
@healthycaribbean
along with SIDS civil society representatives & support by
@ncdalliance
developed a discussion paper on NCDs & mental health in the region.
@WHO
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Congratulations
@miaamormottley
We look forward to working with you & your team as we strive to reduce the burden of
#NCDs
on the healthcare system & prevent this cycle by implementing policies to help our young people make nutritious & active choices.
@hsfbarbados
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5
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Happy Birthday to HCC Patron Sir George Alleyne. A cornerstone in NCD advocacy, prevention, treatment and care, and chronic disease guidance in the Caribbean and across the World.
#SirGeorgeAlleyne
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The Heads of Government of CARICOM will be meeting July 3-5 to discuss key issues affecting the region. Youth across the region met and we want to see healthy food policies, mental health and climate change at the forefront of CARICOM's agenda.
Join us on July 3 from 6-7PM AST,
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Caribbean Moves was launched at the
#UNHLM
today! Are you ready?
#caricomwalkthetalkhlm3
#enoughNCDs
@jamaica_moves
@heartjamaica
@ncdalliance
@BelizeCancerSoc
@PMAllenChasnet
@christufton
@AndrewHolnessJM
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The
#Caribbean
contingent is well represented in
#Sharjah
at the
@ncdalliance
#NCDAF2020
.
.
.
Our Executive Director Maisha Hutton joins our President Sir Trevor Hassell and Youth Technical Advisor
@pierrekcookejnr
and HCC Board Members.
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Feel free to use our campaign images on twitter and especially in your Instagram Stories!
#TooMuchJunk
#Advocacy
#ChildhoodObesity
#Caribbean
#CaricomMustGo
#HLM3
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HCY Barbados arm stood at the Frank Walcott Statue, between the Ministries of Foreign Trade & Health & Wellness. Sir Frank Walcott, a critical figure in union & trade leanings in Barbados lived with diabetes & with both of his legs amputated.
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'My friends, there was life before COVID-19 & I know that there will be life after COVID-19. For this reason, even with the pandemic we must not drop the ball on those other global health priorities that are critical to our overall development. I refer specifically to the NCDs..'
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9
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Prime Ministers Hon. Mia Amor Mottley
@mamottley
& Hon. Andrew Holness
@andrewholnessjm
attend the
#CARICOM
breakfast meeting with Minister of Health of
#Jamaica
Hon. Dr. Chris Tufton
@christufton
. Barbara Chen of
@heartfoundationja
looks on
#caricomwalkthetalkhlm3
#EnoughNCDs
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Sir George Alleyne engaged in the HCC chaired Break Out Session- Commercial Determinants of Health and Conflict of Interest at the SIDS Technical Meeting on
#NCDs
and
#mentalhealth
@WHO
@PAHOCaribbean
#SIDSNCDsBRB23
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4
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It is important to reach out to those living with
#NCDs
in your area while you
#socialdistance
We celebrated
@ncdalliance
global week of action on
#NCDs
.....
Persons living with
#NCDs
had this to say...
#ActOnNCDs
#beatchildhoodobesity
#COVID19
#HealthyCaribbean
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The HCC & HCY are pleased to present ‘Our Health, Our Right – A Rights-Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Agenda for the Caribbean’, a tool for young people seeking to advocate for urgent government action on childhood overweight & obesity
📥
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Close of the SIDS Technical Meeting on
#NCDs
#mentalhealth
saw a number of recommendations put forward by various attendees which will inform the High Level Ministers meeting in June 2023. HCC Executive Director Maisha Hutton, HCC President Sir Trevor Hassell
#SIDSNCDsBRB23
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“Communities, countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women” - Michelle Obama
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We need your help to get the word out. Please retweet. Thanks!
#NCDs
#BeatNCDs
#SodaTax
#SugarTax
#sodadrinks
#sweetdrinks
#toomuchsugar
#advocacy
#SpeakUp
#fitness
#obesity
#utechja
#HealthyCaribbean
#Jamaica
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Calling all young people!"The Future Talks" COVID-19 and NCDs in the Caribbean next week Friday June 26th 2020 10AM - 11AM.* We are looking forward to your virtual presence and questions.
Please share within your networks.
Register for the event here:
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Accelerating the Removal of Ultraprocessed Products from Caribbean Schools: The Food In Our Schools Matters
School Food policies - a child rights and equity issue ...Chat
@UWI_LawFac
@nicoled_foster
@pierrecookejr
#actonfactsCaribbean
#healthycaribbeanschools
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Today, World Obesity Day we zero in on
#weightstigma
. In an age of antibullying weight stigma can be seen as a form of bullying.
#endweightstigma
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The Caribbean has had enough!
We are all ready for our meeting here in Jamaica with key stakeholders in the fight against NCDs. How can we galvanise our ministers of Health and Prime Ministers to attend the UNHLM?
#HCCNCDForumJamaica
#CaricomMustGo
#HLM3
#TooMuchJunk
#enoughNCDs
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More shocking is 68% or more of Belize's population is considered overweight or obese. It is in this effort that the
@BelizeCancerSoc
in collab with the NCD Childhood Obesity Prevention Alliance (
#NCD
-COPA) & all other public & social partners congratulate our Country Leaders.
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Can we do more to address one of the Caribbean’s biggest killers? 🤔
Click to find out:
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Our Advocacy Officer Jenna Thompson is in
#Geneva
attending a trainers meeting entitled "Our Views Our Voices" . Pictured with Diana Gittens of
#Guyana
and Asha Samaroo of
#trinidadandtobago
among persons from across the world.
@justideasco
@ncdalliance
#enoughNCDs
#NCDVoices
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3
17
Stronger Global Roadmap to Tackle NCDs is Finally Passed
1
5
17
#TransFat
free by 2023!
@DrTedros
speaking on the Nutrition Policy Action To Save Lives
#BeatNCDs
#REPLACEtransfat
#enoughNCDs
#HealthForAll
#NCDs
#WHA72
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9
15
Why is it important to invest in Non-communicable diseases?
Hear from
#HCY
member Andicia Tuitt, who is a young person living a
#NCD
👉🏽 Support Global Week for Action on
#NCDs
Let's
#ActOnNCDs
Sept 5-11
@ncdalliance
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5
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Register Now at
Let's Talk About Marketing To Children & What We Can Do About It
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Marketing of Unhealthy foods to children is not accepted in some countries
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Is it possible for school-aged children to drink water at school for an entire day?
@CheyneJoness
3
3
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Season's Greetings from the Healthy Caribbean Coalition family. May 2023 bring you great health and prosperity.
We look forward to working with you in 2023.
#healthycaribbean
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4
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We applaud the government of
#TrinidadandTobago
for protecting the rights of the child by banning the sale of soft drinks in schools. We encourage you to consider other nutrition policies including the mandatory "HIGH IN" front of package warning label
@DrKeithRowley
#ActOnNCDs
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How much healthier would our children be with food policy that protects them? 🤔
Click to find out:
#HealthyFoodPolicy
#PeopleOverProfits
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7
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Ministers of Health from Small Island Developing States in attendance at the SIDS Ministerial Conference on NCDs and Mental Health
#sidsncdbrb23
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4
15
Non-communicable diseases need to be a public health priority -
@PAHOCaribbean
We can change history one more time -
@PAHOCaribbean
@WHO
#SIDSNCDBRB23
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4
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Sir Trevor and Min Tufton walking the talk
#wha71
#WalktheTalk
#jamaicamoves
@jamaica_moves
@heartjamaica
@christufton
0
3
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September is a busy month with lots of focus on
#NCDs
The
@ncdalliance
launches
#ActOnNCDs
campaign, Caribbean Wellness Day and week
@CARPHA1
will be celebrated across the region and on September 29th the
#World
recognizes
#WorldHeartDay
@WorldHeartDay
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We need an easier way to see what we are eating. We need labels at the front of our packages to help us choose better foods. The NCD epidemic taking over the region requires strong action now.
#enoughNCDs
@miaamormottley
@allenmchastanet
@drkeithrowley
@comraderalph
@skerritr
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4
13
TIME TO ACT ON
#NCDs
At various High Level meetings CARICOM Governments pledged, committed & endorsed the enclosed
Childhood prevention policies are needed Now!
#ActOnNCDs
#healthycaribbean
@miaamormottley
@ComradeRalph
@AndrewHolnessJM
@allenmchastanet
@ncdalliance
0
5
13
Sir Trevor Hassell, President of HCC joins the
#Caribbean
community in the Health for All Challenge in
#NewYork
City's
#CentralPark
The Minister of Health and Wellness,
#Jamaica
@christufton
@CARPHA1
Executive Director Dr. Joy St. John walk the talk.
#caribbeanmoves
#beatNCDs
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6
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Recap! Let's Talk About
#Obesity
& the Right to Healthy Schools and Environments in the
#Caribbean
- This is why it's a whole of society approach...
@WorldObesity
@pierrecookejr
#wod2024
#worldobesityday
#healthycaribbean
0
5
13
Thank you for your support for the implementation of front of package warning labels. You have been a true champion
@senatorcrystal
👏🏼👏🏼
@IncubatorGHAI
....
We continue to listen for the outcome from across
#CARICOM
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2
13
The Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR) &
@HealthCaribbean
will host a Virtual Caribbean Healthy Food Policy Research Symposium, April 5th & 6th 9:00AM – 12:00PM AST each day.
What's the latest in this area? Let's see!
Register at:
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9
13
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have a voice! The power of communities working together in tackling Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancers and heart disease is paramount.
.....
#ttncdalliance
@ncdalliance
#ActonNCDs
#healthycaribbean
#protectpeoplewithNCDs
0
4
13
🤔
#makeitmakesense
#supporthealthyschools
#supportfoodpolicies
#HCC
Click for more info:
HCC Campaign Page:
1
9
13
It's Time To Speak Up! Engage young people in the decision making about the future. Global Week for Action on NCDs.
#healthycaribbean
#protectpeoplewithNCDs
#ActOnNCDs
@ncdalliance
@chrishambz
@hsfbarbados
0
6
13
The Ministry of Education, Technological & Vocational Training in Barbados has confirmed the
#Barbados
Healthy School Nutrition Policy has been approved by Cabinet. The leadership of Barbados has been instrumental in leading the charge in its efforts to combat
#Childhoodobesity
.
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8
13
#NoSugarNovember
is a great start to consuming less sugar. Next step? Clear warning labels on the front of food packages to help consumers easily understand what’s in their food, specifically high levels of sugar, salt and fat.
#righttoknow
. It’s time for action
@miaamormottley
0
8
13
WEBINAR ALERT
We will soon begin a series of webinars around
#childhoodobesity
Save-the-date: April 25th 2019
10AM -11:30AM (Barbados time)
Childhood Obesity: The New Narrative
#beatNCDs
#Arewedrinkingourselvessick
#stopyuhtoosweet
#Caribbean
#health
#NCDs
0
12
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The Healthy Caribbean Coalition is beyond grateful for the award given to us by the
@ncdalliance
We also send 🎉Congratulations to Vietnam NCD Alliance, Slovenia NCD Alliance all winners of
#Sharjah
Awards
#NCDAF2020
for their case studies of national/regional efforts
#ActOnNCDs
!
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0
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Climate Change and
#NCDs
in the Caribbean. Presentation of the Report: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change
#LancetCountdownCaribbean
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4
13
Healthy school nutrition policies which include removing sugar sweetened beverages from being sold at or taken to school can result in the reduction of sugar consumed by our children.
#trinidadandtobago
🇹🇹
#martinique
🇲🇶
#grenada
🇬🇩 are on the right path.
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9
12
The First Lady of
#Belize
Mrs Kim Simplis Barrow just signed the
#ChildhoodObesity
Call to Action . You too can sign at today!
#NCDs
#toomuchjunk
#enoughNCDs
#children
#health
#Caribbean
0
5
11
Our children are preyed upon by fast food corporations & surrounded with unhealthy choices yet expected to choose the healthy option.
We are calling for a suite of healthy nutrition policies to
#protectourchildren
.
#switchitup246
#OuttaMySchool
1
7
11
Today is International Women's Day! We recognise all those women who have spearheaded the global and regional task of ensuring our environments are conducive to good health!
#superwomen
#globalleaders
#strongwomen
#champions
#healthycaribbean
0
7
12
Our Youth See The Truth! What do you see?
#seethetruth
#healthycaribbean
#Barbados
#TrinidadandTobago
#AntiguaandBarbuda
#Jamaica
0
7
13
Asha Samaroo of
#trinidadandtobago
shares her views at th recently completed
@ncdalliance
Our Views Our Voices workshop in
#geneva
We are happy to have her on board as we plan for persons living with an NCD
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4
12
The ROOTS of Obesity Run Deep.
ROOT 1- Biology
* The human body has in built mechanisms to protect itself from starvation - this can make it hard to maintain weight loss.
#CaribbeanMoves
#WOD2020
#ReduceChildhoodObesity
@WorldObesity
0
7
12
Why is it important to invest in Non-communicable diseases?
👉🏽 Support Global Week for Action on
#NCDs
Let's
#ActOnNCDs
Sept 5-11
@ncdalliance
0
5
12
Use these herbs and spices to add flavour to your meals over the holidays. Cut the salt and use these ingredients going forward
#herbsandspicesfor2021
0
5
12
Compelling Evidence for Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in
#Jamaica
#NCDs
#toomuchjunk
#enoughNCDs
#SodaTax
0
4
12
Do It for Us! International Youth Day 2020.
#Youth4GlobalAction
#youthday
#healthyschools
#healthycaribbean
@ncdalliance
@NCDChild
@pahowho
@PAHOCaribbean
0
7
12
Why Healthy Food Policy? Policy makes it easy for us to be healthy.
On
@WorldObesityDay
@HealthCaribbean
@hsfbarbados
@heartjamaica
@youthadvocateja
&
@lakehealthwell
continue to advocate for healthy food policies to support healthier environments
#Caribbean
@IncubatorGHAI
0
8
12
Hear why it is important to include persons living with
#NCDs
in the planning and programming for persons living with NCDs from our Advocacy Officer Jenna Thompson
Our Views Our Voices
@ncdalliance
Train the trainers workshop
#Geneva
#Switzerland
#enoughNCDs
#BeatNCDs
#NCDVoice
1
5
11
HCC conflict of interest breakout room discussion underway ... the Pacific experience
Discussing Commercial Determinants of Health and Addressing Conflicts of Interest
#SIDSNCDBRB23
@PAHOCaribbean
@WHO
@nicoled_foster
@ConnellDr
1
4
12
We need to go back to the basics and eat more locally grown fruits and vegetables. Our children deserve the chance to develop to their full potential.
#NowMoreThanEver
#ProtectOurChildren
#HCC
#PAHO
#UNICEF
#OECS
Click for more info:
HCC Campaign Page:
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8
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Minister of Education
#Barbados
shares that the Healthy Nutrition School Policy is now available. Roll-out on the implementation has started.
@KayMcconney
@hsfbarbados
@CBCBARBADOS
0
4
12
The
@healthcaribbean
Youth met with the Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for NCDs, Dr. The Honourable Sonia Browne to discuss the Caribbean Youth Mental Health Call to Action, current state of mental health in
#Barbados
policies
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6
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Diana Gittens, HCC representative at the
@ncdalliance
Our Views Our Voices workshop in
#Geneva
shares her views on the importance of involving persons living with
#NCDs
in the strategic planning for treatment and care for persons living with NCDs
#NCDVoice
#enoughNCDs
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