Caribbean Epidemiology Center (CAREC)

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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

Pan American Health Organization; Caribbean Epidemiology Center (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

Camara, Bilali (Caribbean Epidemiology Center, 2011)
Clinical and Laboratory Guidelines for Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever/Dengue Shock Syndrome for Health Care Providers

Caribbean Epidemiology Center; Pan American Health Organization ([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 ...