AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoMental Health Training: Grenada’s Ministry of Mental Health is rolling out a 6-month specialised CVQ Level 2 training for 10 orderlies at Mt Gay Psychiatric Hospital, costing about EC$81,600, with EC$42,000 in stipends approved to support trainees. Ebola Watch: The Ministry of Health says it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo; WHO assesses the risk of spread to the Caribbean, including Grenada, as very low—so there’s no immediate threat and no need for alarm. NCDs & Food Policy: Regional health leaders say progress on non-communicable diseases is slow, with PAHO noting only a few countries (including Grenada) have implemented healthy food policies to meet targets—urging faster action across the rest of the Caribbean. Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, including pooled procurement and supply chain improvements. Chronic Disease Focus: A Grenada-based health commentary highlights how high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes drive major complications and calls for stronger prevention and control of NCDs. Wellness Tourism: A regional roundup lists top wellness tourism destinations for 2026, reflecting growing interest in health-focused travel.
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