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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), is strengthening national efforts to create healthier food environments in Dominican schools.
The initiative forms part of a regional response to the alarming rise in childhood overweight and obesity- now affecting one in every three Caribbean children. Unhealthy diets high in salt, sugar, fat, and ultra-processed foods continue to fuel non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the leading cause of death and disability across the region.
To tackle this challenge, CARPHA and PAHO have jointly developed the Technical Recommendations for Nutrition Standards for Caribbean Schools, designed to guide countries in standardizing the foods and beverages sold or served in primary and secondary schools. These recommendations support the creation of healthier school environments by increasing access to nutritious meals and limiting unhealthy options.
From November 20 to 24, 2025, under a Subsidiary Agreement between CARPHA and PAHO, Dominica will receive country-specific guidance and training to implement these standards, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to combating childhood obesity and promoting long-term health outcomes.
The initiative aims to support the development and strengthening of national nutrition standards for all foods provided and sold in schools and early childhood services. This effort directly contributes to achieving global targets to end all forms of malnutrition and reduce NCDs and obesity rates by 30% by the year 2030.
The programme will:
The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and ensuring that schools serve as spaces that promote healthy growth, learning, and development. This collaboration represents a major step forward in protecting future generations from preventable diseases and promoting a healthier, more resilient nation.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), is strengthening national efforts to create healthier food environments in Dominican schools.
The initiative forms part of a regional response to the alarming rise in childhood overweight and obesity- now affecting one in every three Caribbean children. Unhealthy diets high in salt, sugar, fat, and ultra-processed foods continue to fuel non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the leading cause of death and disability across the region.
To tackle this challenge, CARPHA and PAHO have jointly developed the Technical Recommendations for Nutrition Standards for Caribbean Schools, designed to guide countries in standardizing the foods and beverages sold or served in primary and secondary schools. These recommendations support the creation of healthier school environments by increasing access to nutritious meals and limiting unhealthy options.
From November 20 to 24, 2025, under a Subsidiary Agreement between CARPHA and PAHO, Dominica will receive country-specific guidance and training to implement these standards, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to combating childhood obesity and promoting long-term health outcomes.
The initiative aims to support the development and strengthening of national nutrition standards for all foods provided and sold in schools and early childhood services. This effort directly contributes to achieving global targets to end all forms of malnutrition and reduce NCDs and obesity rates by 30% by the year 2030.
The programme will:
The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and ensuring that schools serve as spaces that promote healthy growth, learning, and development. This collaboration represents a major step forward in protecting future generations from preventable diseases and promoting a healthier, more resilient nation.
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