AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training staff on visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Mental Health: Grenada will roll out a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025). Healthy Food Policy: Caribbean leaders and public health experts pushed for faster action on healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods are undermining health early in life. Outbreak Readiness: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up through tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and strengthen response systems. NCD Prevention Focus: A regional webinar highlighted slow progress since the 2007 CARICOM NCD declaration and urged stronger implementation of “Best Buys” food and health measures. Animal Health & Safety: A dispute in Grenada follows the euthanisation of two imported horses after tick-borne Babesia tests, with concerns raised about quarantine and handling. Community Advocacy: Youth and civil society in Grenada and across the region are calling for a ban on marketing ultra-processed foods around schools. Investment & Access: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians starting July, with talks on direct air links and collaboration that includes healthcare.
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