AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDialysis Access Boost: St. Jude Hospital’s new Augier dialysis unit has been commissioned, adding 14 stations and nearly doubling treatment capacity, with the Ministry of Health stressing uninterrupted care during the relocation. Hospital Commissioning Delay: Officials also conceded the full reopening of St. Jude is still not complete, with commissioning needing a few more weeks to meet safety and operational requirements. Labour Peace in Healthcare: Two long-running industrial relations issues were resolved as collective agreements were signed for Millennium Heights Medical Complex and WASCO, helping protect continuity of service. Prevention Message on NCDs: Health Minister Moses Jn. Baptiste urged prevention-first care as Saint Lucia faces rising non-communicable diseases, with focus on strengthening primary care. Road Safety Push: Cabinet leaders renewed calls for personal responsibility after a rise in road deaths, including a fatal crash at Au Pos, Anse La Raye. Digital Resilience: A cybersecurity forum in Rodney Bay brought together nearly 100 stakeholders to tackle cyber and hybrid threats and strengthen national resilience. Wellness & Community: Film Focus Nevis partnered with Helen’s Daughters for a wellness-themed screening and panel on holistic healing and plant-based agriculture.
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