AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnimal Health & Biosecurity: Grenada’s Chief Veterinary Officer defended the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported horses from St Lucia after Babesia-positive tests, saying the country lacks quarantine and treatment capacity; the government says legal action is underway and enforcement is being tightened. Public Health Travel Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health issued guidance after WHO declared the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, urging nonessential travel avoidance to confirmed areas and enhanced screening for arrivals, with possible isolation and 21-day monitoring. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, aiming to strengthen lab systems and faster outbreak response. Mental Health: A Grenadian doctor highlights a suicide crisis, calling out gaps between mental health talk and lived reality—especially for men. Healthy Food Marketing: Youth and partners across the region, including Grenada, are running “Protecting Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing” engagement activities in and around schools. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that digital footprints are permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Local Health System Jobs: A vacancy was posted for a Chief Financial Officer for the Grenada Hospital System, focused on stabilisation, controls, and system transformation.
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