AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCancer & Vaccines: Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology says its lung cancer vaccine VAXIRA is extending survival by training patients’ immune systems to fight tumors, with trials involving 1,300+ people and long-term follow-up. Health Alerts: SVG’s Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy has shut down WhatsApp rumors about a Hantavirus case, stressing there are no suspected or confirmed cases and urging people to share only official updates. Food Security: Government is advancing an SVG Food Security Crisis Response Plan to move from repeated emergency recovery to earlier preparation, amid warnings like limited fertilizer supplies. Local Health Services: Lions Club Kingstown-SVG and US eye specialists are running “Eye Care For U,” offering free screenings and referrals, with surgical interventions planned at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Community & Nutrition Support: Zero Hunger Trust Fund received three barrels of vegetable, herb and flower seeds from a Canadian charity to boost backyard gardening and small-scale production. Public Safety: Police are investigating two sudden deaths in the Grenadines (Union Island and Bequia), with post-mortems to determine causes. Violence & Justice: A case involving the killing of 14-month-old Janae Samuel-Wright continues in court reporting, with the accused describing “demon” beliefs before the attack. Climate & Health Risk: A new regional report warns climate adaptation must connect to healthcare, poverty reduction and local planning, especially for fisheries and agriculture-dependent communities.
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