AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Education & Access: St. George’s University (SGU) opened its call for applications from India for the August 2026 intake, positioning the Grenada-based medical pathway as a way to avoid a gap year while linking students to clinical training across affiliated hospitals. Primary Care Capacity: Bayview Mall Medical Clinic in Belleville welcomed Dr. Eghosa Desmond Irogue, expanding physician services under Verismo Health after the previous doctor retired. Regional Health & Training: The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6 start) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build future tech and leadership skills that can support health innovation. Nutrition & Cancer Prevention (Grenada): National Nutrition Week runs 21–27 June 2026 under “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business,” with screenings, nutrition counselling, and community health fair activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Local Health System Updates: Grenada’s St George’s General Hospital doctor Dr. Terron Hosten was suspended from active duties following a police investigation tied to an alleged altercation. Animal & Public Health Alert: Two pregnant horses from Saint Lucia were euthanised in Grenada after testing positive for Babesia spp, highlighting the importance of proper import permits and quarantine procedures.
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