AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCancer Care Boost: Saint Lucia has launched its National Cancer Registry to strengthen cancer surveillance, improve monitoring and guide prevention and care using reliable national data, with PAHO/WHO, CARPHA and IARC supporting the rollout. Disease Outbreak Readiness: The Ministry of Health is also rolling out a new interactive online health surveillance platform to help officials and key sectors detect, report and respond to public health threats faster, following cross-government training. Newborn Support: The government introduced a one-time EC$1,000 Newborn Grant for eligible babies born on or after Aug. 1, 2026, with birth registration required within six months to help cover early costs like supplies, nutrition and transport. Fan Health in Stadiums: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is offering free health screenings at all eight host venues, including blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing, aiming to catch non-communicable diseases early. Workplace Safety: Saint Lucia moved closer to adopting its first National Occupational Safety and Health Policy after a stakeholder validation workshop led by the Department of Labour. Local Health News: Police are investigating a Rodney Bay Strip incident that left a 28-year-old woman seriously injured after a minivan collision.
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