AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNCDs and Diet: Heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancer account for more than 80% of deaths in Saint Lucia, according to the Ministry of Health. A new commentary questions the role of imported food in the region’s poor health, urging greater attention to deaths from chronic disease. Ebola Travel Advisory: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health advises against non-essential travel to the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria after CARPHA raised the regional risk of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease from low to moderate. Community Screening: A CPL health drive screened 5,555 fans across eight Caribbean venues, including Saint Lucia, for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. It issued 984 referrals and follow-up vouchers to connect people with care. Digital Health Tools: Taiwan’s embassy donated 30 tablets and a wound-management module to the Health Ministry. The i-Screen system supports screening and care for diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
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