The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service Sports, Recreational and Cultural Club became the hub of a proactive health initiative on Thursday January 15th 2026, as prison officers participated in a chicken pox vaccination exercise amid recent concerns regarding the spread of the virus within the prison system.
Officials from the Ministry of Health began administering the chicken pox vaccine to all eligible and interested officers, with the exercise scheduled to continue on Friday January 16th 2026 from 9am each day. The initiative represents a collaborative effort to strengthen preventative health measures and protect frontline personnel.
Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. Carlos Coraspe, visited the Sports Club and addressed the officers in attendance, reaffirming that the safety and well-being of prison staff remain a primary concern. He encouraged officers to take full advantage of the vaccination programme, describing it as a critical step in safeguarding not only themselves, but also their families and colleagues. The Commissioner further urged those present to spread awareness among their peers to ensure the widest possible participation in the initiative, made possible through the Ministry of Health’s provision of vaccines for prison officers.
Officers receiving the vaccine on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th January 2026 were also advised that a second dose is required to complete the process. Accordingly, they will be expected to return to the Prison Service Sports, Recreational and Cultural Club on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March 2026, respectively, for the administration of the follow-up shot.