Behind the blue skies, sparkling seas, and rolling golden beaches of Trinidad and Tobago, the population faces a harsh reality: Chronic noncommunicable diseases (or NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and lung disease, are affecting the health of individuals and negatively impacting families and communities. In particular, diabetes and its associated … [Read more...] about Reducing Complications for Pregnant Women with Diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago
Dominique Afoon Jones

Dominique Afoon Jones
Dominique Afoon is a Senior Associate in the Health & Social Protection Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Her primary focus lies in the strategic development and implementation of health projects across Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and the broader Caribbean region. Prior to her role at the IDB, Dominique garnered experience in the private sector as a distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Trinidad for 15 years. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Economics from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, and a Master's in Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School. She also holds a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute. In 2023, Dominique completed the Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare program at Harvard Medical School. This advanced training has strengthened her commitment to driving digital health innovation and transformation within the region.