The Dominican Authorities has introduced that Dr. Carissa Etienne, the previous director of the Pan American Well being Group (PAHO), who handed away in the US on December 1, might be accorded an official funeral.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made this announcement throughout a press convention held yesterday.
The choice to grant Dr. Etienne an official funeral underscores the profound influence of her work on each Dominica and the worldwide healthcare panorama.
The 71-year-old Dominican native, who lately retired after an illustrious decade on the helm of PAHO, was bestowed the honorary title of Director-Emeritus on September 30, 2022, through the thirtieth Pan American Sanitary Convention.
Dr. Etienne’s life and profession have been marked by a relentless dedication to bettering healthcare techniques, notably within the Caribbean area.
Her tenure as the top of PAHO noticed quite a few initiatives geared toward strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and illness prevention.
Particulars to be shared quickly
Whereas the Prime Minister has confirmed the intention to carry an official funeral, particular particulars of the ceremony, together with the date and site, might be revealed to the general public at a later time.
