AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProstate Cancer Screening Drive: CariGenetics’ Caribbean Prostate Cancer Genetic Study is expanding to Grenada with free PSA tests for 1,000 men, building on earlier Bermuda and St Lucia cohorts to catch cancer earlier. Vision Care Access: Grenada has launched the “Restoring Vision” initiative to improve access to vision care through the primary healthcare system. Nutrition Policy Push: The EU–CaN Initiative and partners will host an OECS Regional Policy Accelerator Workshop on Healthy Diets and Nutrition Awareness (30 June–2 July) to tackle rising diet-related NCDs like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Workplace Health & Safety: Workers at the Grenada Airports Authority downed tools over serious health and safety concerns, calling out management issues. Hospital Staffing & Services: Nexen Family Health is recruiting a receptionist for a new St David general practice opening in August 2026. Medical Workforce & Contracts: Grenada is offering special contracts to Cuban doctors at the General Hospital to keep them on the job amid external pressure. Mental Health in Schools: A new opinion piece argues mental health education should be taught in schools, especially during adolescence. Regional Earthquake Preparedness: UWI-SRC urges Caribbean residents to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting impacts on hospitals and essential services.
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