AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCancer Care & Survivorship: Saint Lucia marked National Cancer Survivors Day, spotlighting the challenges survivors face and the growing global number of people living after cancer. Precision Medicine in Focus: A new partnership between CariGenetics Saint Lucia and Lab Services & Consultations aims to bring genetic testing, advanced cancer diagnostics and sequencing closer to patients, supporting more personalised treatment and faster results. Regional Health Systems: PAHO and OECS partners met in Saint Lucia to strengthen tier-based laboratory networks for quicker outbreak detection and better disease surveillance across the Eastern Caribbean. Youth Vaping Warning: Health officials renewed calls to protect young people as vaping rises, with World No Tobacco Day messaging targeting nicotine addiction risks. Primary Care Access: Canaries Wellness Centre is closed for upgrades until June 12, with services moved to Anse La Raye and outreach/home visits continuing. Public Safety: Police reported a woman in critical condition after a Bois d’Orange shooting, with one person in custody. Community Health & Environment: Saint Lucia launched a Coral Reef Response System to speed up reef damage assessment and recovery after storms, linking preparedness with coastal livelihoods and food security.
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