Grieving in the Caribbean over the death of Carissa Etienne

The Caribbean Public Health Agency stressed that the expert has contributed to the transformation of health systems across the continent and, through her commitment, has promoted, in particular, the development of projects to improve the quality of life and healthy habits of the population of her region.

Meanwhile, in a lengthy statement, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, expressed her condolences on the passing of a highly respected citizen within the country and abroad, who filled her nation with pride and promoted comprehensive coverage of population care. Al Jazeera. “We will always remember and celebrate her significant contributions, her dedication to the Department of Public Health in Dominica, and her leadership and strategic direction for the health systems in the Americas,” the President concluded.

Likewise, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, described Etienne as a dear friend of that region who has provided much-needed guidance and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“His commitment and compassion to the people of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will never be forgotten,” he stressed.

For the BVI, the deceased professional was a “visionary and pioneer” with a career worthy of emulation, who left an indelible mark on the health sector both regionally and globally.

Governments, entities and other personalities from the Caribbean and Latin America also issued statements of condolence to Carissa Etienne’s family and friends, while press media in Caricom member states paid tribute to her and published autobiographical excerpts about her life and work.

The distinguished intellectual died yesterday in a hospital in the United States at the age of 71, shortly after he collapsed at his home and needed resuscitation.

He held several positions in his native Dominica before managing entities in the Caribbean, the Americas and the World Health Organization.

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