AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoProstate Health Access: Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) is offering free PSA screening for 100 men aged 40+ across September, with pre-registration required through Allied Medical Laboratory clinics. Suicide Prevention Watch: Grenada marked World Suicide Prevention Day with reports of 10 suicide cases recorded as of August 31, as mental health professionals urge stronger risk support. Local Health & Wellness: A Grenada police report highlights a robbery at knife point at “Sunday to Sunday” pharmacy, a reminder of safety needs around essential medicines and services. Nutrition & Food Choices: A regional focus on ultra-processed foods’ marketing pressure on schoolchildren in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns for healthier school environments and meal policies. Wellness Trend: Nutmeg’s shift from spice trade to modern wellness is in the spotlight, with claims around antioxidants, digestion support, inflammation, and stress—plus cautions about supplement dosing. Water Security: CARICOM countries are looking at desalination as a potential fix for water problems, weighing benefits against environmental and cost risks. Health Leadership: PAHO and UWI graduated the third cohort of a health policy and health systems programme, training leaders from across the Caribbean including Grenada. Climate & Health Risk: CABRIC grant funding is opening across the region (including Grenada) for locally led coastal resilience projects that can protect livelihoods and reduce health risks from extreme weather.
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