AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMental Health Infrastructure: Grenada’s Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital will begin renovation works on Block C from Sept. 28, with patients relocated within the compound and mental health services promised to continue. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation marks September–October with breast and prostate cancer advocacy, including talks, church service, vigils, health fair, and community walk events. Respiratory Health Preparedness: CARPHA and PAHO trained epidemiology and lab teams across 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to strengthen SARI/ARI surveillance and respiratory virus diagnostics. Pharmacy & Medicines Access: The Grenada Pharmacy Council’s recorded address highlights pharmacists’ role as the first point of contact for medicine safety, chronic care support, and public education. Women’s Health & Contraception: World Contraception Day coverage stresses reliable contraceptive access to reduce unintended pregnancy and unplanned abortions. Healthcare Capacity: Grenada’s “Medical City” push via Project Polaris is pitched to investors as a chance to expand healthcare, research, technology, and wellness services. Community Health: Sandals Foundation and partners mobilised 700+ volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day in Grenada, linking community action with wellbeing. Regional Health Equity: A global sickle cell awareness piece calls out the long gap between disease discovery and effective treatments. Culture & Health Context: The week also carried major regional mourning for Grenada-born calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, underscoring community ties beyond healthcare.
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