Caribbean Health Climatic Bulletin, vol. 3, issue 3

Abstract

This Bulletin is a joint effort between the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Pan American/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH). It aims to help health professionals identify and prepare health interventions for favorable or inclement climate conditions in the Caribbean. The period covered is September to November 2019. It is recommended that health stakeholders should use the combination of monitoring (May - July 2019) and forecast (September-November 2019) climate information presented in this Bulletin in tandem with weather forecasts (1-7 days). This suite of information is intended to guide strategic and operational decisions related to health interventions and the management of health care systems.