AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Watch: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is seeing a worrying HIV uptick, with positive cases clustering among young adults (25–29) and older men (60+), while women still test in higher numbers—health officials warn you can’t tell by looking and urge condom use, especially around carnival. Gastro Alert: The Ministry of Health reports a surge in gastrointestinal illness ahead of carnival, blaming poorer hand hygiene for rising vomiting and diarrhea cases in both under-fives and older groups. Mental Health Staffing & Reform: A consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Eloy Castillo, has been appointed to the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre, as the government pushes a shift toward community-based care; officials also flag severe nursing shortages and extreme patient-to-nurse ratios at the facility. Youth Safety: Police launched the “steps project” to help students resist peer pressure and grooming by adult predators, aiming to prevent harm before it happens. Cancer Tragedy: A St. Vincent Girls’ High School student died of stage 4 cancer on her graduation day, prompting tributes and condolences. Violence & Health Impact: Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Canouan involving a 37-year-old man found with multiple gunshot wounds; a post-mortem is planned.
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