Inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Conference for Latin America & the Caribbean Will Be Held In Curaçao

In an ambitious stride towards curbing the escalating threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Caribbean Prevention Center is gearing up to host the first-ever conference on Lifestyle Medicine in Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) in Curaçao. With 44 distinguished leaders gracing the event as speakers, panelists, or chairmen, the conference aspires to foster regional collaboration and craft effective strategies for lifestyle-based prevention, acting as a catalyst for innovative approaches to chronic conditions in the LAC region.

A Regional Endeavor
Scheduled from February 23rd to 25th, 2024, at the Central Bank of Curaçao & St. Maarten, the conference is set to be a dynamic three-day affair, featuring seven sessions that delve into the heart of lifestyle medicine.

Focused Mission
The core mission of this landmark event is to bring together luminaries from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Their shared goal is to confront the challenge of NCDs head-on, emphasizing not only early-stage disease management, risk factors, and prevention but also heralding a shift from conventional diagnosis and treatment paradigms.

Collaborative Discourse
Delegates and attendees will engage in meaningful discourse, exchanging ideas and strategies. The focus will extend beyond conventional methods, exploring the effective use of digital guidance to actively involve populations in NCD prevention and encourage regular screenings.

Addressing Common Challenges
The conference serves as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, offering an opportunity to collectively tackle pervasive issues such as poverty and malnutrition. By fostering collaborative strategies, the conference aims to create a ripple effect of positive change throughout the region.

Networking Beyond Boundaries
More than a gathering of minds, the conference seeks to foster networking and social interactions that transcend geographical borders. This unique aspect reflects the event’s commitment to uniting leaders across disciplines and regions, creating a summit that addresses the pressing issue of NCD prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Bob Pinedo
Among the founding figures of this conference is Curaçao’s very own Bob Pinedo, a global figure in the field of oncology. His pioneering work in cancer research garnered him the prestigious Spinoza Prize in the Netherlands in 1997 and the illustrious David Karnofsky Memorial Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2014, among many other accolades. He was an Emeritus Professor in oncology at the VU University in Amsterdam until 2008, and his founding of the VUmc Cancer Center Amsterdam marked a groundbreaking step in advancing medical oncology.

A pivotal moment in the region
In summary, the inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Conference stands as a pivotal moment in regional healthcare. By bringing together influential figures, it seeks to collectively address NCD prevention, offering a vision of a healthier and more resilient future for Latin America and the Caribbean.

For more information on the conference, please visit its website here.