AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlu and COVID-19: SVG recorded 133 of its 149 Influenza A cases and 35 of 43 COVID-19 cases in September and October. One person with diabetes and hypertension died from Influenza A. Health officials urge older adults and people with chronic conditions to seek advice early, stay home when sick, mask and improve ventilation. Nursing Leadership: Vincentian nurse Shelly-Ann Alexander-Ross was elected Region 4 Director of the Caribbean Nurses Organization, representing SVG and five other countries. Access to Care: Nurses commuting from the Grenadines say a 50% overnight parking-fee increase, combined with ferry costs, brings monthly travel expenses to $1,000. Surgical Training: SVG will host the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons conference from November 10 to 14, focusing on minimally invasive procedures and skills development. Community Screening: The CPL’s regional health drive screened 5,555 people for chronic disease risks and issued 984 referrals and follow-up vouchers. Regional Health: WHO certified Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission, after no such infant infections were reported from 2022 to 2024.
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