AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola readiness in SVG: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory for people heading to or arriving from Ebola-risk countries, while the Ministry of Health strengthens border surveillance, screening, and quarantine/isolation capacity. Public health misinformation check: The health ministry also dismissed WhatsApp rumors about a Hantavirus case, saying there are no suspected or confirmed cases and urging residents to rely on official updates. Paediatric care support: Tropical Shipping donated EC$3,260 to World Paediatrics to help fund advanced paediatric surgical and diagnostic services for children in SVG and the wider Caribbean. Scoliosis clinic at MCMH: World Paediatrics ran a high-demand scoliosis clinic at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, assessing 42 children and completing eight paediatric spinal surgeries. Mental health for men: Pastor Brent St. Jean marked Men’s Mental Health Month with a message encouraging men in SVG to seek support and break stigma around therapy. Community health and safety: Police are investigating sudden deaths in the Grenadines (Bequia and Union Island), with post-mortems planned to determine causes. Food security push: SVG is advancing a Food Security Crisis Response Plan to reduce repeat losses after disasters and improve monitoring of food vulnerability. Environment and resilience: GEF approved a US$6.1 million ecosystem restoration project for St. Vincent, aiming to support livelihoods and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.
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