AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRespiratory Health: Influenza A and COVID-19 cases rose sharply in September and October, accounting for 133 of 149 flu cases and 35 of 43 COVID cases recorded through October. One flu death was reported. The Ministry urges older adults and people with chronic conditions to seek advice early, and everyone to stay home when sick, mask around respiratory symptoms and improve ventilation. Community Care: Rotary’s 30th Village Doctor programme was scheduled for November 8 in Brighton, offering free consultations, screenings, dental and vision care, ENT services and medication. Surgical Training: SVG will host the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons’ conference November 10–14, focused on minimally invasive procedures and strengthening local capacity. Food Resilience: CARDI says drought-resistant, disease-tolerant tomato trials in Belair were successful, a promising step for farmers facing heat, dry spells and crop diseases. Nursing Leadership: Vincentian nurse Shelly-Ann Alexander-Ross was elected to the Caribbean Nurses Organization board as Region 4 director.
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