AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedical Education Milestone: Saint Lucia’s Camille Andrew became the first OECS woman to earn an MD in Morocco, graduating with highest honors after seven years focused on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Hospital & Workforce: Grenada’s government is offering special private contracts to Cuban doctors at the General Hospital to help retain staff amid U.S. pressure over Cuba’s medical mission. Local Health System Access: Bayview Mall Medical Clinic in Belleville welcomed a new doctor, expanding physician capacity and patient attachment under a clinic-in-retail model. Health & Safety in the Workplace: Police charged General Hospital senior surgeon Dr. Terron Hosten with assault following an incident in Paradise, St Andrew, with hospital staff reportedly watching closely. Eye Care Support: Grenada’s health ministry formalized a donation partnership with China’s He Vision Group to strengthen ophthalmic services in Antigua and Barbuda. Public Health & Preparedness: UWI-SRC urged Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting damage to infrastructure and hospitals operating under mass-casualty protocols. Nutrition in Schools: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition launched a regional campaign pushing for removal of ultra-processed food and drink marketing from schools, including Grenada. Mental Health & Alcohol: A Grenada-focused commentary highlights links between alcohol abuse and men’s mental health, calling for more open discussion and support.
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