AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDengue Alert: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports a jump to 23 new dengue cases (16–22 Aug), up from 6 the week before, with adults 25–44 most affected; health teams are scaling up vector control and residents are urged to remove stagnant water and protect against bites. TB Safety Update: Two TB patients who escaped the General Hospital isolation unit after forcing a gate have been apprehended and returned to medical supervision; the ministry says TB is treatable and asks anyone with close contact to seek free screening. Hypertension Support: The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council launches a hypertension self-monitoring programme, providing validated blood pressure monitors, healthy recipes, and follow-up support to help people manage blood pressure at home. Breastfeeding Push: Breastfeeding Awareness Month coverage highlights the “golden hour” after birth and calls for stronger support so mothers can start breastfeeding early and sustainably. Regional Health Capacity: PAHO/WHO training in the Eastern Caribbean strengthens critical care skills for severe infections, including practical simulations for clinicians from Grenada and other OECS states. Water & Waste Focus: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA conference (12–16 Oct) to advance water security, wastewater, and solid waste management—key public health priorities. CDEMA Recovery Boost: CDEMA rolls out a Recovery Experts Roster to speed up post-disaster recovery support across the Caribbean, including healthcare expertise.
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