The United Nations system for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has launched its Annual Results Report for 2025, showcasing how joint UN support is helping countries address climate, economic, and social pressures while building stronger, more resilient communities. The report was introduced at a high‑level briefing attended by senior UN leaders and CARICOM Chair, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, reaffirming the UN’s partnership with Caribbean Small Island Developing States.
Dr. Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/WHO Representative, highlighted the strategic priority of equality, well‑being, and leaving no one behind. She emphasized that the UN’s work in 2025 focused on ensuring development benefits reached the most vulnerable, with notable progress in strengthening inclusive health systems. Key interventions included enhanced HIV and STI prevention, improved hospital diagnostics through digital health, and advancements in maternal and newborn care. Vaccine confidence initiatives also reached over 100,000 people, boosting immunization outcomes.
A major milestone was the advancement of the One Health approach through a flagship Pandemic Fund project jointly implemented by PAHO, FAO, and the World Bank. This initiative strengthened surveillance systems, laboratory capacity, and workforce skills across human, animal, and environmental health sectors, improving regional preparedness against emerging health threats.
Beyond health, the UN system achieved significant gains in education and human development. More than 5,000 children with disabilities benefited from inclusive education systems, while over 1,000 caregivers were trained in early childhood development. Schools were also strengthened as safe, resilient spaces through psychosocial support, disaster preparedness, and inclusive practices.
Addressing inequality remained central, with improved data systems and harmonized poverty measurement enabling governments to better identify and support vulnerable populations. Progress was also made in advancing gender equality, with strengthened systems to prevent and respond to gender‑based violence, expanded survivor‑centered services, and programmes promoting women’s economic empowerment.
Inclusion was a cross‑cutting priority, with expanded support for persons with disabilities, child‑sensitive social protection measures, and inclusive policies across multiple sectors. Dr. Del Riego emphasized that these achievements reflect the UN’s integrated and collaborative approach, grounded in human rights, equity, and data‑driven action. She reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to ensuring that every person can live with dignity, access opportunity, and realize their full potential.
