AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Health Security: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member state to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), strengthening early detection and response by linking human, animal, environmental and lab data—timed ahead of major gatherings like Carnival and the Caribbean Premier League. Antimicrobial Stewardship: A medical technologist raised alarms about misuse of antimicrobial medicines, warning that antibiotic abuse fuels antimicrobial resistance and urging better public understanding. Alzheimer’s Awareness: The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association will host a Community Health Fair on Sept. 18 at Memorial Hall, with screenings and education under the theme “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.” Bird Import Ban Lifted: After 15 years, SVG lifted its national ban on bird importation, citing improved lab testing and stronger regional cooperation to manage animal health risks. Youth Health Advocacy: Young people aged 18–24 are invited to a virtual orientation for the REACH Project, focused on meaningful youth engagement to improve adolescent and youth health. Environment & Health Link: Reports say the island’s only mainland marine sanctuary is being damaged by development at Canash Bay, including destruction of mangroves and seedlings—raising concerns for coastal resilience and wildlife habitats. Community Displacement: An elderly Grenadines woman at 91 says she faces eviction and repeated relocation after hurricane displacement, describing a lack of support and dignity.
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