AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & Food Systems: St. Lucia’s Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green says it’s been hard to keep boosting production while weather disruptions keep hitting, including damage to irrigation systems and the need for backup power after major storms. Vision Care Access: The Ministry of Health is rolling out free presbyopia screening and reading glasses through Primary Health Care from October 1, with support from a San Francisco non-profit under a new MoU. Mobility for Amputees: A Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre has opened, offering custom-built limbs and assessments locally, with early success stories already helping people stand and walk again. Hearing Health in Castries: A Deaf Health Fair brought hearing screenings, sign-language basics, and public guidance on protecting hearing from loud noise. Public Health Warning: Health officials issued an El Niño heat advisory, urging residents to prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness. Community & Care: The Saint Lucia Arthritis and Lupus Association community marked the final farewell to lupus advocate Shelley Weir, praising her patient-first advocacy across the region. Safety & Health Services: Police continue investigations into shootings in Castries and Pointe Michel, with victims receiving medical care and post-mortems scheduled.
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