Dr. Wendy Telgt-Emanuelson, Director of the Coordinating Unit for the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), has highlighted the importance of adopting innovative strategies to achieve the ambitious goal of ending AIDS by 2030.
Her remarks were made in anticipation of the upcoming Tenth Meeting of the National AIDS Programme Managers and Key Partners, scheduled for March 17–20 in Trinidad and Tobago.
CARICOM, via press release, stated that the primary aim of this gathering is to forge a unified approach on strategies outlined within the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF) 2026–2030 (final draft), which aims to guide the region toward eradicating AIDS.
Dr. Telgt-Emanuelson emphasized that reaching these objectives will depend on sustained alignment, integration, and the implementation of creative approaches that support national, regional, and global targets.
“We must strengthen a coordinated, equitable, and sustainable Caribbean HIV response, one that is aligned with the CRSF 2026–2030, and driven by regional priorities, community-centred approaches, and evidence-informed policy and programme actions,” stated the Director.
She also reportedly pointed out that the upcoming meeting is designed to boost awareness, foster shared understanding, and promote stakeholder ownership of the CRSF. It will clarify the framework’s strategic priorities, implementation plans, and its significance for national and community-based HIV initiatives.
According to the press release, the event will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders integral to shaping and maintaining the Caribbean’s fight against HIV. Attendees will include national leaders such as National AIDS Programme Managers, Chief Medical Officers, and Permanent Secretaries from Ministries of Health, as well as representatives from sectors like Finance, Planning, and Community Development. Their participation will be central to ensuring policy coherence and fostering collaboration across different sectors.
It is also reported that the civil society groups and community networks, especially those representing key populations and People Living with HIV, will also contribute valuable insights, advocacy efforts, and community achievements. Their involvement is vital to keeping the regional HIV response rooted in the realities faced by those most affected.
Regional and international partners will also take part, including organizations such as the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN), the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) Coalition, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), and UNAIDS.
The CARICOM Secretariat and PANCAP’s Coordinating Unit will facilitate the discussions, ensuring that strategies are aligned and action-oriented.
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