AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Watch: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with WHO assessing the risk of spread to the Caribbean (including Grenada) as very low—so there’s “NO IMMEDIATE THREAT” and no need for alarm; the public is urged to keep up hygiene, safe food handling, and rely on official updates. NCD & Food Policy: A regional webinar ahead of the 20th anniversary of CARICOM’s NCD push highlights slow progress, noting only Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, and Grenada have implemented healthy food policies to meet PAHO targets by 2025, while others still have a chance with rapid action. Maternal Health Research: A CARPHA conference presentation from doctoral student Khalisha Halley examined substance use during pregnancy and links to low birth weight, using real-world population health records. Chronic Disease Focus: A Grenada commentary spotlights sleep as a key driver in the island’s chronic disease crisis, tying poor sleep to higher risks for conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe, effective health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, including pooled procurement and supply chain improvements. Youth Gambling Alarm: New figures suggest Grenada may be emerging as an OECS youth gambling hotspot, with lottery sales rising sharply and concerns about digital access and social normalization.
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