AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 hours agoVision Care Access: Saint Lucia’s public health sector will start free presbyopia screening and reading glasses at primary care facilities from October 1, targeting adults 40+ and aiming to improve independence and quality of life. Prosthetics & Mobility: A new Saint Lucia Prosthetic Centre has opened, offering custom-built limbs for amputees and already helping some patients stand and walk independently. Road Safety & Injury Risk: Police report 18 fatal vehicular accidents this year (already above last year’s total), after a September 12 crash left two students severely injured, including one needing an amputation—sparking calls for stiffer penalties. Climate-Health Link: Antigua and Barbuda school assessments flagged roof, flood and evacuation risks, with recommendations including hurricane-resistant upgrades and safer emergency access. Water for Learning: NET is rolling out safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools, prioritising drought-affected institutions to protect student health. GLP-1 Weight Support: TheLifeCo St Lucia launched a GLP-1 management programme with medical assessments and side-effect support, focusing on muscle preservation and longer-term maintenance. Community Hearing Awareness: A Deaf Health Fair in Castries offered hearing screenings and highlighted how loud noise exposure can damage hearing.
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