AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Protection Policy: The OECS, with UNICEF support, has unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 in Saint Lucia, using input from children, parents and stakeholders and pushing a “whole-of-the-child” approach to keep every child safe and supported by 2032. Breastfeeding Support: Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Health officially opened Breastfeeding Awareness Month, stressing that successful breastfeeding needs families, employers, healthcare workers and communities working together. Preventive Dental Care: A mobile dental bus is bringing free cleanings, screenings and basic treatments to children at summer camps, alongside oral health education. Port Health Preparedness: Health officials trained air and sea port stakeholders on port health procedures to better prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. Local Health Workforce: Dr. Timothy Abels has joined Hegg Health Center, adding to local family medicine capacity. Regional Health Cooperation: CARICOM leaders discussed an advisory opinion request tied to the CARICOM Secretary-General appointment, alongside talks focused on health and crime-fighting cooperation between Saint Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago. Health Access Abroad: A local medical concierge company marked one year helping Saint Lucians access care abroad, sharing a patient success story.
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