WIB General Manager Customer Experience Emilia Thomas and Franklin Chang Sing Pang, pharmacist of Orange Grove Pharmacy.
PHILIPSBURG--Windward Islands Bank (WIB) is supporting Breathe 2026, the inaugural respiratory health conference organised jointly by the Pharmacy Association of St Maarten (PAS) and the Windward Islands Medical Association (WIMA).
The conference will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders to share knowledge, encourage collaboration and raise awareness about respiratory health in St Maarten and the wider Caribbean.
The three-day event will begin with a public engagement session on September 18, followed by a scientific conference on September 19 and 20.
The programme will include expert presentations and panel discussions on respiratory health and related topics, with the aim of strengthening professional knowledge and contributing to improved health outcomes across the region. “WIB is proud to financially support an initiative that brings healthcare professionals and other stakeholders together around such an important issue affecting our community,” said Emilia Thomas, General Manager Customer Experience and ESG Representative at WIB.
“Investing in education, collaboration and initiatives that contribute to the well-being of our community is an important part of our commitment to St. Maarten.”
Franklin Chang Sing Pang, pharmacist of Orange Grove Pharmacy, said the organisers appreciate WIB’s support for the inaugural conference.
“We are delighted to have WIB support Breathe 2026 and appreciate its early commitment to this inaugural event. Support from community partners helps create a strong foundation for bringing healthcare professionals and the wider community together around respiratory health.”
WIB said its support for Breathe 2026 contributes to initiatives promoting education, professional development and community well-being.
Healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers and other interested stakeholders are invited to participate in the conference and public engagement activities.
