I’m deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Carissa Etienne’s passing. She was a pillar in our public health sector and her untimely departure leaves a void that will be hard to fill. My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.

It’s shocking to hear about Dr. Etienne’s sudden passing. Just last evening she was in good spirits, and now she’s gone. This is a reminder of how fragile life is, I mean you are alive in the afternoon, healthy with plans for the next week, next year, and next decade. Her loss is a significant one for Dominica and the global health community.