Global focus on protecting children from NCDs

The Heart and Stroke Foundation says efforts must be made to secure the next generation as Barbados and the region has a problem with non-communicable diseases. The foundation has introduced several programmes geared towards assisting in the fight, including the push for front-of-packaging warning labels. Programme Manager, Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme, Francine Charles, speaking on Mornin' Barbados, says there's been a focus globally on protecting children. Ms. Charles says support from stakeholders is critical. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre