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
Ian Ho-A-Shu
Ian Ho-a-Shu is a Senior Health Specialist in the Social Protection and Health Division of the IDB. He is primarily responsible for the implementation-supervision of health projects in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname. Prior to joining the IDB, he was a hospital administrator at a major hospital complex in Trinidad. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Law from the University of the West Indies and a Master’s in Business Administration from Andrews University, Michigan, USA.