AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDengue Alert (Grenada): The Ministry of Health reports a jump in dengue cases in Epidemiological Week 31, with 23 new cases (16–22 Aug) versus 6 the week before—most affecting adults 25–44. Health teams are scaling up integrated vector management, and residents are urged to remove stagnant water, cover water storage, and dispose of garbage properly to cut mosquito breeding. Hypertension Support (Grenada): The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) launched a Hypertension Management programme focused on self-monitoring, nutrition education, and lifestyle change. Participants will receive validated blood pressure monitors, healthy recipe materials, and logbooks, plus follow-up support. TB & Public Health Law (Grenada): Grenada’s TB patient escapes at the General Hospital have reignited calls for stronger legislation to manage communicable disease risks and address gaps in the Public Health Act. Regional Critical Care Training: PAHO/WHO supported a simulation-based workshop for severe infections and critical illness, including clinicians from Grenada, to strengthen pandemic and respiratory-epidemic readiness. Water & Waste for Public Health (Grenada): Grenada will host the 35th Annual CWWA Conference (12–16 Oct) to boost regional action on water security, wastewater, and solid waste management—key issues tied to health outcomes.
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