A total of 5 555 people received free screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament, with 984 medical referrals and follow-up vouchers issued for further care.
The screenings were conducted with local health professionals at all eight tournament host venues in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. Tests included blood pressure checks, blood glucose checks, Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments, urinalysis, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing.
Pete Russell, CEO of the Republic Bank CPL, said screening more than 5 500 people in a single season shows what is possible when cricket and public health work together.Â
“Every referral issued is an opportunity for someone to take a positive step for their health, and we are grateful to the health professionals and partners who made this possible. We are proud to have played our part and look forward to making this a permanent fixture of the CPL calendar,” he said.
Dr Rene Best, CPL’s Chief Medical Officer, said the initiative reflected the tournament’s commitment to the health and well-being of Caribbean people.
“Achieving screening on this scale is a remarkable accomplishment,” Dr Best said. “It represents a significant step forward in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which continue to place an enormous burden on our region.”
“Early detection, education, and timely intervention can change lives, prevent complications, and ultimately save lives,” he added.
