Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 Opening Ceremony
Today, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs officially launched Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 at its headquarters.
The featured speaker was the Honourable Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs. Also in attendance were the Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister of State; Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Primary Healthcare, Ms. Stacey Gregg-Paige; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kamaria DeCastro; Acting Principal Nursing Officer, Ms. Clarissa Christopher; Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Manager, Ms. Soria Dupie; PAHO Country Specialist, Ms. Felicia Carter; along with other senior technical officers, nurses, community health aides, and healthcare sector representatives.
This year’s activities are being held under the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) theme: “Your Decision Makes a Difference.”
Throughout the week, several activities are planned to raise awareness and increase access to vaccinations:
27th April: Motorcade, starting at the Central Board of Health Building, Upper Church Street (1:00 p.m.)
28th April: Opening Ceremony of Vaccination Week at the Ministry of Health Headquarters
29th–30th April: Education Seminar for Healthcare Workers
1st–2nd May: School Vaccination Days at various schools and clinics (8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
3rd May: Hospitality Worker Vaccination Day
The Ministry encourages everyone to make the decision to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
Vaccines save lives — your decision truly makes a difference!
