AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunity Health Access: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, with teams offering blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing to help catch non-communicable diseases early. Adolescent Well-Being: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health across the region, with sessions covering mental health, nutrition, parent-teen communication and stigma reduction, including a start on Aug. 11. Dementia Support: SVGADDA trained 42 caregivers and community members in practical dementia care strategies, aiming to reduce stigma and improve support for people living with dementia. Public Health Preparedness: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals strengthened molecular diagnostic capacity through a regional workshop using a One Health approach, improving readiness for emerging infectious diseases. Health System Disruption Concerns: Opposition-linked reporting says key infrastructure and tourism projects are stalled, including delays tied to the Arnos Vale Acute Referral Hospital, raising worries for health services. Safety and Care After Violence: Police investigations continue after an officer-involved shooting in Mesopotamia that left a 52-year-old man dead; a post-mortem is expected. Nutrition and Food Resilience: CARDI is transplanting elite tomato varieties in St. Vincent to identify resilient, high-yield options for farmers. Wildlife and Ecosystem Health: Invasive goats were removed from Battowia to protect seabird nesting habitat and support reef health.
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