AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Security & Digital Systems: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member state to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), with training and setup under the World Bank–financed OECS Regional Health Project—timed ahead of Carnival and major sports events. Public Health Awareness: The SVG Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association will host a Community Health Fair on Sept. 18 at Memorial Hall for World Alzheimer’s Month, featuring screenings and education on dementia diagnosis. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A medical technologist raised concerns about misuse of antimicrobial medicines, warning that antibiotic resistance remains a major public health threat. Animal & Community Health: SVG lifted its 15-year ban on importing pet birds, citing stronger lab testing and regional cooperation, and aligning with WOAH and WTO risk-based trade principles. Youth & Wellness: Roots to Reef engaged 32 Union Island youth in seamoss farming plus conservation and food-safety learning, while a REACH project virtual orientation (Sept. 8) invites 18–24-year-olds to help improve adolescent health through leadership and advocacy. Elder Care & Rights: An elderly Grenadines woman described ongoing displacement and lack of support after hurricane-related relocation, calling for better treatment of vulnerable residents.
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