AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoCervical Cancer Screening: New PAHO agreements will make high-quality HPV tests more affordable across Latin America and the Caribbean, with expected savings of 30% to 70%. The tests help detect the virus responsible for nearly all cervical cancer cases. Youth-Friendly Care: Young people in Saint Lucia joined regional training to help healthcare providers make sexual and reproductive health services more welcoming and respectful to adolescents. Staff Wellbeing: Sugar Beach Resort brought health and wellness services directly to employees, giving staff access to support at work. Nutrition and NCDs: The NIC’s November 12 symposium focused on how everyday food choices can help prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, which account for about 80% of annual deaths in Saint Lucia. Maternal Care: Since November 1, the Universal Health Coverage package has included free RhoGAM and Coombs testing for eligible pregnant women, helping prevent complications linked to Rh-negative blood.
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