AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: CARPHA has launched an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica, upgrading its lab referral network to improve surveillance and faster, better diagnostic testing across the Caribbean. Community Health & Food Security: Saint Lucia has selected two primary schools for climate-smart gardens under a regional push to fight hunger and boost nutrition through hands-on learning. Child Protection: Twenty young people in Saint Lucia have been appointed as the country’s first Child Rights Ambassadors, giving children a direct voice in decisions on education, health, justice and child protection. Health & Safety at Sea: After the Anse Cochon marine collision, the government says it will set up a Commission of Inquiry to strengthen maritime safety and oversight. Road Safety: A 5-year-old boy died after a crash in Vieux Fort involving a utility pole and tree; adults and another child were taken to hospital. Health Care Access (Cancer): Dr Chris Fosker of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre shared a model for delivering specialist oncology care locally at a regional oncology conference.
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