Minister for Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, Hon. Moses Jn. Baptiste, said: "This conference gives us another opportunity to advance effective health policies, programmes and best practices in the Caribbean through scientific outputs from research done on data from the Caribbean. This evidence-based approach will allow for strengthening of health systems and the mitigation of socioeconomic and health impacts of identified issues of public health concern, including crime and violence, the focus of this conference."

CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. Joy St. John, said: "This Conference will showcase the Caribbean situation, seek solutions to our peculiar challenges, and bring multiple sectors together to start the conversations that will build consensus for effective national and regional actions.

Saint Lucia, the Helen of the West will be host to this year’s conference where our academic scholars, public health practitioners, researchers, and other attendees will take a deep dive into all things public health but with greater emphasis on crime and violence in this region through the lens of the public health approach.

Come, let Saint Lucia inspire you to be creative, learn, and network. Show your support for the conference by registering to attend and sharing with your networks."