AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health & Caregiving: SVG Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association (SVGADDA) announced a caregivers training workshop on July 22 (8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) at the School of Continuing Education, Kingstown, covering dementia basics, medical management, medications, and practical daily-care strategies. Child Health Services: World Pediatrics is wrapping up a Speech Therapy Mission in SVG, having seen 100 children (including 28 in Bequia), with more medical visits expected to resume from September. Regional HIV/Hepatitis Progress: CARICOM and PAHO led a push to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, focusing on stronger prevention, testing of pregnant women, infant follow-up, and lab/surveillance support. Women’s Health & Wellness: Soroptimist SVG and the SVG Association of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PCOS formalised an MOU to expand advocacy, education, and support for women and girls, including trauma-informed support groups. Fitness for Wellness: OECS is inviting residents to join an OECS Fun Walk on June 18 at 5:00 p.m., starting and ending at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, as part of OECS 45th Anniversary activities. Digital Safety for Kids: A cybersecurity session for primary students warned that digital footprints are permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits.
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