AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLAMAT 2026 Surgery Partnership: A 16-year-old’s leg was saved after a stray bullet tore through a major artery behind his knee, with Saint Lucian and U.S. Air Force surgeons working side by side at Owen King EU Hospital to restore blood flow and help prevent amputation. Outbreak Watch (Hantavirus): Health officials say Saint Lucia remains virus-free and at low risk, but they’ve stepped up port screenings and reporting rules as investigations continue into a cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak. Faster Testing for the Region: CARPHA reports Molbio rapid diagnostic platforms are now installed across 10 countries, including Saint Lucia, cutting turnaround to under two hours to spot outbreaks sooner. Local Health Promotion: The NIC launched its 10th annual Sneaker Day to get people moving and tackle non-communicable diseases. Care Capacity Building: LAMAT 2026 also brought pulmonology support and helped hospitals build a more coordinated emergency response system. Community Health Access: A REACH project backed by Global Affairs Canada is rolling out confidential reproductive healthcare support for teens in Saint Lucia.
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