AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDialysis Care Upgrade: St. Jude Hospital (Augier site) has opened a new 14-station dialysis unit, nearly doubling treatment capacity and aiming to keep care uninterrupted during the move from the George Odlum Stadium. Prevention Push for NCDs: Health Minister Moses Jn. Baptiste is stressing prevention and strengthening primary care to better manage rising non-communicable diseases. Free Fan Health Checks: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is rolling out free screenings at all eight host venues, including St. Lucia—covering blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing to support early detection of conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Newborn Grant Programme: Saint Lucia launched a one-time EC$1,000 Newborn Grant for babies born on/after Aug 1, 2026, with birth registration required within six months. Local Health Workforce Stability: Collective agreements were signed for staff at Millennium Heights Medical Complex and WASCO, helping settle long-running labour issues and support smoother service delivery.
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