AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEye Health Access: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is rolling out free presbyopia screening and reading glasses at primary care facilities starting October 1, targeting adults 40+ with near-vision decline. Rehabilitation & Mobility: The Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre has opened, offering custom-built prosthetic limbs and assessments, with early reports of people already standing and walking again. Road Safety Push: Local calls are growing for stiffer penalties after a rise in fatal and non-fatal crashes, including a September 12 incident that left two students severely injured. Climate Resilience for Schools: Antigua and Barbuda’s schools in a Caribbean resilience project were assessed for roof, flood and emergency access risks, with recommendations including hurricane-resistant upgrades and safer detection systems. Regional Health & Water: NET partners are improving access to safe drinking water in schools, adding hydration and water-cooling stations for students. Justice & Health Concerns: The Attorney General has appealed a court ruling ordering $75,000 damages in the Chacadan Daniel case, raising fresh worries for the family.
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