AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal Care: Saint Lucia’s UHC programme now covers RhoGAM injections and Coombs testing at no cost for expectant mothers. A RhoGAM dose can cost about EC$800, and the treatment helps prevent complications linked to Rh-negative blood. Ebola Preparedness: The Ministry of Health is advising against non-essential travel to the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria as CARPHA raises the regional risk assessment for Bundibugyo Ebola from low to moderate. Diabetes Support: The Rotary Club of Gros Islet will hold its first Diabetes HealthFest on November 14, focusing on children and teens living with diabetes and offering families a chance to learn about care and support. Community Screening: A CPL health drive screened 5,555 fans across eight Caribbean territories, including Saint Lucia, and issued 984 referrals for follow-up care. Locally, non-communicable diseases account for more than 80 per cent of deaths, underscoring the need for prevention and early screening.
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