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Caribbean Epidemiology Center (CAREC)
A public health information, service and consulting organization, dedicated to being the best at providing information that people need to improve health and prevent disease in the Caribbean. Mission Statement: To improve the health status of Caribbean people by advancing the capability of member countries in epidemiology, laboratory technology and related public health disciplines through technical cooperation, service, training, research and a well trained motivated staff. Website: http://www.carec.org/
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The CAREC story. The Caribbean Epidemiology Centre: Contributions to Public Health 1975-2012
(Washington, D.C., PAHO, 2017)[Introduction]: The Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) was established in January 1975 succeeding the Trinidad Regional Virus Laboratory (TRVL). The TRVL itself was established in 1952 by the Rockefeller ... -
Conducting An Evaluation of HIV/AIDS/STI Surveillance Systems in The Caribbean: A Summary
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Clinical and Laboratory Guidelines for Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever/Dengue Shock Syndrome for Health Care Providers
([S.l.], PAHO, 2001)General aspects Dengue is an endemic tropical viral disease in many areas in the World including the Caribbean and the Americas. Although cases may be detected all year-round, the number of cases is clearly related to ...