AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOECS Regional Health & Policy Focus: OECS leaders opened the 78th Authority Meeting in Antigua (June 21–22) under Dr. Gaston Browne, with priorities including economic growth, climate resilience, regional security, and food and energy security—key themes that can shape health and wellbeing across member states. Cardiovascular Care Training: Guyana hosted a HEARTS quality improvement workshop (June 10–12) with PAHO/WHO support, aiming to strengthen hypertension detection and control through expanded primary-care services. Local Health System Pressure: Saint Lucia’s medical community is urging urgent action over worsening healthcare strain, citing issues like delayed payments and concerns around Universal Health Coverage and collective bargaining. Nutrition Awareness Push: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health is promoting traditional Caribbean foods as “best medicine” during Nutrition Awareness Month, linking diet to chronic disease prevention. Mental Health Conversation for Men: A Father’s Day-linked clothesline display in Derek Walcott Square is sparking talks on fatherhood and the challenges men and boys face, including support needs for better mental wellbeing. Wellness Through Movement: OECS is inviting the public to join the OECS Fun Walk in Antigua (June 18) as a wellness and unity event.
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