AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health Tech Push: Grenada just held its first public health Datathon with PAHO, bringing 30+ professionals to map how health data moves across the system and pinpoint gaps in interoperability, data quality, and governance—aiming for more reliable, people-centred planning and care. Hurricane Readiness: Trinidad and Tobago is forecasting a drier-than-normal wet season and fewer hurricanes, but officials stress “one storm” can still cause major damage across the Eastern Caribbean. Local Care Under Pressure: In the US, rural hospital closures are resurfacing as a crisis—Mississippi’s Greenwood Leflore Hospital future is still uncertain, with residents warning an emergency room could be about an hour away. Faster Testing in the Region: Saint Lucia has completed a rapid PCR platform (under two hours) to speed outbreak response and detect multiple infectious diseases. Community Prevention: Rotary’s Grenada Health Fair returned for a second year, delivering 277+ diagnostic tests and screenings for major non-communicable diseases. Digital Safety for Seniors: UNESCO’s cybersecurity and media literacy workshops in the region are targeting older adults to help them navigate misinformation and online risks.
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