AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealthcare Quality & Safety: Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital leaders completed Accreditation Canada International Internal Assessor Training in Barbados, with participants from TCI Hospital and InterHealth Canada TCI Limited, reinforcing patient safety and continuous improvement across the Caribbean. Animal Health & Public Risk: In Grenada, two Saint Lucian horses shipped without export clearance were euthanised after testing positive for Babesia spp; veterinarians and officials raised questions about quarantine and testing, while Grenada’s PM said the move posed risks to animal and human health. Local Health System Pressure: Saint Lucia’s medical community is urging urgent action as doctors cite worsening healthcare crisis issues, including anti-venom treatment, delayed payments, Universal Health Coverage concerns, and collective bargaining. Mental Health Stigma: Men are being encouraged to open up about mental health as Saint Lucia marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month under “It’s Not Weak to Speak.” Blood Donation Drive: World Blood Donor Day is being marked in Saint Lucia with calls to donate throughout June at Owen King EU Hospital and St Jude, plus a red-wear campaign every Friday. Regional Governance & Disaster Readiness: CARICOM leaders meet in Saint Lucia from July 5–8 under “From Resilience to Renewal,” while PM Pierre also urged hurricane-season preparedness and reviewed readiness with NEMAC. Wellness & Tourism Growth: SLTA says Saint Lucia is set for its fastest tourism expansion in 18 months, with more hotel rooms and added wellness tourism. Wellness Events: OECS invites residents to join a Fun Walk for wellness and regional unity, starting at 5 p.m. at the Ministry of Health HQ.
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