AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEye Health Pilot: The St. Lucia government has signed a 12-month MoU with US non-profit RestoringVision to bring presbyopia screening and near-vision eyeglass distribution into primary healthcare and community health worker platforms, with potential for up to 50,000 donated glasses across the island. Healthcare Workforce Pressure: The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association is urging urgent action over unresolved system strains, including anti-venom treatment administration, delayed honorarium payments, and broader concerns tied to Universal Health Coverage and collective bargaining. Nutrition Message: During Nutrition Awareness Month, the Ministry of Health is pushing traditional Caribbean foods as “medicine,” linking diet choices to prevention of chronic diseases. Men’s Mental Health Push: A Father’s Day-linked initiative by the Department of Gender Affairs is using a men’s and boys’ clothing display to spark open conversations about fatherhood and the challenges men face, including support needs. Wellness & Community Events: OECS is inviting the public to join a Fun Walk in Antigua and Barbuda as part of regional wellness and unity activities. Regional Health Integration: CARICOM leaders are meeting in Antigua under a theme of “resilience to renewal,” with health and human development priorities expected to feature alongside climate and security.
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