AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProstate Cancer Awareness: Saint Lucian men are being urged to get early prostate cancer screening as the island marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with advocates pointing to gaps in care and the need for earlier detection. Fitness & Careers: Lionel University has partnered with Fit Bodies to open international teaching opportunities for qualified fitness and wellness professionals, including placements linked to St Lucia. Local Hospital Upgrade: Falmouth Hospital in Jamaica received a major $520 million rehabilitation boost after Hurricane Melissa damage, including upgrades to Accident and Emergency care and new lifesaving equipment. Cricket Health Update: Saint Lucian cricketer Ackeem Auguste is recovering at home after emergency surgery at Tapion Hospital, ruling him out of the rest of the CPL season. School Wellness Push: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health is rolling out a “Be Healthy, Active, Smart” back-to-school message, focusing on nutrition, movement breaks, and mental wellbeing. Heat Stress Warning: Health clinics are already seeing more dizziness and fainting linked to rising temperatures, with officials urging hydration and sun safety as El Niño-driven heat risks grow. Water Woes in Babonneau: Residents continue to face outages despite local water sources, with reporting pointing to challenges in the Hill 20 water supply system.
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