Welcome to our Conference

Dr. Joy St. John,
Executive Director,
The Caribbean Public Health Agency

Now more than ever, our tourism product should be safeguarded. We experienced the tsunami of impacts of COVID-19 on our economies, one of which was the severe impact on the tourism industry. As a result, it is timely for this 67th Conference to highlight all the ways that our region is working toward addressing the concerns, challenges, lessons learnt and innovations in the health and tourism sphere. While this year’s theme is “Caribbean Health and Tourism: Pathways to Recovery and Resilience” , you will have the opportunity to participate in some preconference meetings and other subject matter content not directly related to tourism and health but other public health areas of interest.

The Bahamas is a beautiful vacation destination and so, CARPHA invites you all to come participate in the event while you take the opportunity to unwind, rejuvenate and recalibrate before you return to your regular schedule.

Fellow researchers, scientists, public health professionals, students, lecturers, exhibitors, sponsors and all interested in this 67th CARPHA Annual Health Research Conference, Welcome!

The Committee invites you to support, attend and share with your networks.

The Hon. Dr. Michael R. Darville,
Minister of Health & Wellness,
Bahamas

I warmly welcome to The Bahamas, participants of the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) 67th Annual Health Research Conference. After experiencing more than two years of global travel restrictions, challenges in maintaining economic stability and limited in person interaction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is revitalizing to have the regional and international community again able to gather and collectively share scientific information and experiences that can help strengthen our health systems and policies.

Our countries can all boast of tourism products that are desired by domestic and international tourists alike. As the tourism sector promotes these products it is the mandate of the health community to use evidence based research to promote health and wellness and facilitate the health protection of our most precious assets; our people. This year’s conference theme: Caribbean Health and Tourism: Pathways to Recovery and Resilience aptly conveys the message of how our people are navigating towards fortifying industries and ensuring that they remain robust and sustainable against threats to public health and safety.

During this conference may our respective countries network and support efforts to make healthcare services more accessible, equitable and resilient in the region, particularly with the harsh realities of the effects of climate change emerging. May fruitful discussions, innovation and unity abound.

On behalf of the Government of The Bahamas and the Ministry of Health & Wellness I express gratitude to CARPHA and the member states for continued support and enduring partnerships.

About the Conference

The CARPHA Annual Health Research Conference is the largest health research conference in the English-speaking Caribbean and the longest-running health research Conference in Latin America and the Caribbean region.

The 67th Annual Health Research Conference is in partnership with the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas through the Ministry of Health and Wellness.The conference reverts to an in-person event for 2023 and takes place at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, from April 27 – 29.

The goal of the Conference is to facilitate and promote communication and sharing of scientific outputs among health scientists, policymakers, and related professionals in the wider Caribbean Region.

The conference will seek to:

Disseminate health research findings conducted by and for the Caribbean to the relevant stakeholders: policymakers, practitioners, health, and allied health professionals, etc.
Facilitate the uptake of current and cutting-edge research evidence to enable the development of evidence-based policies, practices, and programmes.
Foster a culture of research and build capacity among local health and allied professionals.
Facilitate the development of partnerships and collaborations among researchers, policy makers, etc.

Conference Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Hon. Philip Edward Davis
Prime Minister & Minister of Finance - Bahamas

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FEATURE SPEAKER

Professor Donald T. Simeon

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FEATURE SPEAKER

Dr. C James Hospedales

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FEATURE SPEAKER

Dr. Upton Allen

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Floor Plan

Sponsorships and Exhibitors

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is pleased to invite all interested companies to its 67th Annual Health Research Conference. The Conference will take place in-person and provide a range of opportunities for name exposure, branding and networking. The conference and associated meetings/events have attracted more than 200 regional and international delegates and meeting attendees in previous in-person formats.