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Dominica Approves New Action Plan to Fight Non-Communicable Diseases

18 August 2026
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Dominica has taken a major step forward in its fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) following Cabinet’s approval of a new NCD Policy and Action Plan.

Coordinator of the Health Promotion Unit, Mignon Rolle-Shillingford, says the policy will guide the Ministry of Health’s programs and initiatives to effectively combat NCDs across the island.

Coordinator of the Health Promotion Unit, Mignon Rolle Shillingford

Meantime, the Health Promotion Unit will host a Caribbean Wellness Day Stakeholder Planning and Networking Meeting tomorrow ahead of the observance of Caribbean Wellness Month 2026.

Coordinator of the Health Promotion Unit, Mignon Rolle Shillingford