AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPort Health Preparedness: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health hosted port health stakeholder training to strengthen how agencies prevent, detect, communicate, and respond to public health threats at air and sea entry points, with the Chief Medical Officer stressing the need for shared protocols and regular practice. Breastfeeding Support: Breastfeeding Awareness Month officially opened in Micoud, with the Ministry calling on families, employers, and communities to back mothers with accurate guidance, trained support, and baby-friendly services. Mobile Dental Care: A mobile dental bus is bringing free cleanings, screenings, and basic treatments like fillings to children at summer camps, aiming to improve oral health early. Local Health Access: A local medical concierge company marked one year helping Saint Lucians access care abroad, highlighting a cancer patient’s successful surgery overseas. Regional Child Protection: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 for a whole-of-the-child approach across health, education, justice, and protection. Health & Safety News: The Ministry of Agriculture debunked a viral “venomous snake in toilet” claim as not recorded in Saint Lucia, urging people to verify before sharing and to contact wildlife officers for real sightings.
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