AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health Tech Upgrade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first country in the region to launch the Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance System (RIEWSS), a CARPHA-supported digital platform meant to detect and respond faster to public health threats. Mental Health Services Boost: The Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre in Glen received a refurbished Occupational Therapy Unit, plus new occupational and recreational supplies, as officials and clinicians renewed calls to tackle stigma and expand care. HIV Alert for VincyMas: Health officials warned of rising HIV infections, especially among ages 25–29 and men over 60, urging condom use and testing since HIV can’t be identified by appearance. Community & Safety Support: Rotary Club South rehabilitated the OTU; OSV Group donated sunglasses to help protect traffic officers’ eyesight. Regional Health & Policy: The CMO was publicly praised for leadership, including mental health training work with CARPHA. Health Beyond Clinics: A national push to reduce litter during carnival includes 85 new waste bins across Kingstown and Arnos Vale.
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