AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Preparedness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory for countries at increased Ebola transmission risk, while the Health Ministry steps up border screening and quarantine/isolation readiness for arrivals. Women’s Health Partnership: Soroptimist International SVG and the SVG Association of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PCOS signed an MOU to expand support, education, and advocacy for women and girls’ reproductive health. Pediatric Surgery Access: World Pediatrics is running free neurosurgery and cranio-facial surgical missions this week, with local teams already conducting multiple surgeries for children. Digital Safety for Kids: A regional cybersecurity session told primary students that their digital footprint is permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Paperless Trade Boost: Customs launched an upgraded ASYCUDA World system to support a more paperless, online customs process under the Vincy Single Window for Trade (VSwift). Regional Health Capacity: PAHO-led work is underway to strengthen Eastern Caribbean disease surveillance through tiered laboratory networks. GEF Environmental Health Link: A new US$6.1m UNEP/GEF project targets watershed restoration in SVG’s south-west corridor to protect ecosystems that support livelihoods and resilience.
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