Caribbean Health Climatic Bulletin, vol. 4, issue 1

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 (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 March - May 2020. It is recommended that health stakeholders should use the combination of monitoring (November 2019 - January 2020) and forecast (March - May 2020) climate information presented in this Bulletin in tandem with weather forecasts (1-7 days) issued by the local meteorological service. This suite of information is intended to guide strategic and operational decisions related to health interventions and the management of health care systems.