Today In Bajan History | October 15th 2016 Caribbean Women Who Transformed Global Public Health

October 15, 2026 • 00:03:41
Today In Bajan History | October 15th 2016  Caribbean Women Who Transformed Global Public Health
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today In Bajan History | October 15th 2016 Caribbean Women Who Transformed Global Public Health

Oct 15 2026 | 00:03:41

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Show Notes

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus honoured two distinguished Caribbean public health leaders, Dr. Carol Jacobs of Barbados and Dr. Carissa Etienne of Dominica, with honorary degrees. Dr. Jacobs played a pioneering role in HIV/AIDS advocacy and global health policy, while Dr. Etienne led major public health initiatives as Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Their achievements highlight the significant contributions of Caribbean women to healthcare regionally and internationally.

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