AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNursing Leadership: Vincentian nurse Shelly-Ann Alexander-Ross has been elected to the Caribbean Nurses Organization’s board, representing six countries, including SVG. Healthcare Costs: A 50% rise in overnight port parking fees is pushing monthly ferry and parking costs for Grenadines-based health workers to about EC$1,000, drawing criticism over the burden on frontline staff. Respiratory Illness: The Ministry of Health reports sharp September–October increases in Influenza A and COVID-19, with one flu-related death. Older adults and people with chronic conditions are urged to seek medical advice early; residents should stay home when sick, mask around respiratory symptoms and improve ventilation. Surgical Training: SVG will host the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons’ annual conference from November 10–14, focusing on minimally invasive procedures. Community Screening: The CPL’s regional health drive screened 5,555 people for non-communicable diseases and issued 984 follow-up referrals; SVG was among the host territories.
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