AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEye Health Upgrade: Grenada signed an MOU with HE Vision Group to roll out a national eye health programme, including screening for school-aged children and adults over 40, AI-assisted diagnostics, and training to grow local optometry capacity. Primary Care Refurbishments: The Government of Grenada awarded EC$2.5 million to refurbish the Grand Bras Health Centre and the New Hampshire Medical Station under the CDB/EIB Health Sector Strengthening Project. Medical Workforce Boost: South Texas Health System’s GME Consortium welcomed 65 new medical residents starting July 1, strengthening family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, transitional year and general surgery training. Regional Relief for Health: CARICOM partners shipped 88 containers of emergency supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including pharmaceuticals, food, water tanks and earth-moving equipment—supporting disaster response and recovery. Scholarships for Care Careers: Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded $152,000 in scholarships to 12 students across medicine, nursing and allied health. Wellness Product Launch: A wellness proponent introduced a new seamoss brand in gel form, marketed for everyday use and targeted wellness. Policy Watch: EU letters urge OECS CBI countries to phase out programmes by 2028, raising concerns for regional funding and visa-free access. Community Health Leadership: Rotary Club of Grenada installed its 2026–2027 board, highlighting past work on childhood obesity prevention and public health projects. Marijuana Decriminalisation Debate: A Grenadian behavioural interventionist reflects on a regional webinar discussion weighing medicinal claims against health and societal impacts of marijuana use.
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