AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGun violence and hospital updates: Police investigations continue after multiple shootings across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, including a man found with a gunshot wound near Plan Village, Chateaubelair (transferred to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital), and a 17-year-old girl injured near Grenadines Wharf (reported stable). Weekend surge in Kingstown: Two separate Middle Street incidents left a 25-year-old woman shot in the left arm (later discharged) and a separate masked-gun attack that injured no one but damaged a vehicle; authorities say they are treating cases as separate. Infection control reassurance: A medical specialist says CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii) detected in four patients at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital is not expected to spread like COVID-19, while health officials monitor the situation. Adolescent health support: The REACH Project launched a webinar series on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, covering mental health, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, parent-teen communication, and stigma reduction. Regional child protection: OECS and UNICEF unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 aimed at safer, supported, empowered children across the sub-region. Healthcare partnership: Mackay Memorial Hospital will send a team to renew its partnership with Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, with a focus on building a practical health information system. Diplomacy with health links: SVG reaffirmed its Taiwan ties and discussed debt management, while Taiwan’s cooperation highlights smart healthcare systems and hospital support.
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