AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBlood Donation Push: SVG’s Ministry of Health has launched “Blood Text,” a donor engagement platform that automates personalised follow-ups, plus a new 2-in-1 national blood bank website aimed at boosting repeat donations—especially among younger donors. Food & Health in Schools: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition rolled out a regional campaign, “Make it Make Sense,” to push back on marketing of ultra-processed foods and drinks around schools, including SVG. Food Security Planning: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund validated its 2026–2030 strategic plan, shifting toward a more integrated “systems” approach to hunger, amid climate risk, rising food prices, and changing diets. Mental Health Court Update: The Serious Offences Court has summoned senior health officials over delays in producing a court-ordered psychiatric report, highlighting SVG’s long-running shortage of a resident psychiatrist. Police Violence & Legal Action: Attorneys say a mentally ill man, Kenton Harris, was repeatedly abused by police, and the government is now facing civil proceedings; separately, a family alleges a man was shot multiple times on hospital grounds while seeking care. Community Safety: Police continue investigating a fatal Lowmans Leeward shooting that left one dead and two injured, while traffic and road-safety probes follow a Grenville Street crash. Regional Health Cooperation: OECS leaders meeting in Antigua focused on trade, connectivity, climate resilience, and cooperation including health and digital transformation.
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