AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Update: Saint Lucia’s Chief Medical Officer says the Ministry of Health is strengthening public healthcare by reviewing services and facilities, updating clinical protocols, boosting staffing, expanding clinics, and engaging patients and workers. Adolescent Health: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, covering mental health, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, parent–teen communication, and stigma reduction, with interactive Q&As. Dental Care for Kids: The Ministry’s Dental Services Unit is running a mobile dental bus programme at summer camps, offering oral health education, screenings, and basic treatments like cleanings and fillings. Local Medical Access: A local medical concierge company marks one year of helping Saint Lucians access care abroad, sharing a patient success story after a cancer diagnosis and surgery overseas. Aquaculture & Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture, with FAO support, hosted capacity building on sustainable shrimp hatchery and seed production to improve aquaculture skills and diversify production. Community Safety: Police are investigating two fatal shootings in Castries and a separate homicide in Micoud, while investigators continue work in Vanard where a man was found dead after a shooting. Health & Wellness in the Community: Farmers and others are exploring climate-resilient approaches, including hydroponics, as heat and other pressures challenge agriculture.
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