AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoEye Health Upgrade for Grenada: Grenada signed an MOU with China’s HE Vision Group to launch a national eye health programme, including screening for school-aged people and adults over 40, AI-assisted diagnostics, and optometric training to build local capacity. Primary Care Facility Refurbishments: The Government of Grenada awarded EC$1.9m and EC$697,678 contracts to refurbish the Grand Bras Health Centre and the New Hampshire Medical Station under the CDB/EIB Health Sector Strengthening Project. Blood Donor Recognition (Regional): Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Saint Lucia honoured long-time voluntary blood donors as part of World Blood Donor Day activities, highlighting how regular donations help prevent life-or-death shortages. CARICOM on Children’s Social Media Safety: CARICOM leaders agreed to develop common regional rules and guidelines on children’s access to social media, aiming to address online safety and mental health concerns. CARICOM/EU Pressure on CBI (Health Funding Link): Eastern Caribbean leaders met to respond to EU demands to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028, stressing that CBI revenue supports priorities like healthcare and disaster recovery. Venezuela Earthquake Relief (Medical Supplies): CARICOM states, including Grenada, sent an 88-container relief shipment with pharmaceuticals, food, and water tanks to support recovery after deadly earthquakes. Scholarships for Future Health Workers (Regional): Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded scholarships to 12 students in medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
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