AGP Executive Report

Animal Health & Biosecurity: Grenada’s Veterinary and Livestock Division defended the euthanising and incineration of two Babesia-positive horses imported from St Lucia, saying no permit was issued and the country lacks quarantine and treatment capacity; the government says it has referred the matter to police and is pursuing legal action, while the importer Royan Smith has filed a lawsuit for compensation. Public Health Travel Advisory: The Ministry of Health issued an Ebola Bundibugyo travel advisory after WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, urging Grenadians to avoid nonessential travel to the DRC and Uganda and to take extreme caution in other high-risk countries, with enhanced screening and possible quarantine/21-day monitoring on arrival. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that their digital footprint is permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained participants across the region to safely transport infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, strengthening lab and pandemic preparedness. Health Workforce & Training: St. George’s University (SGU) will hold a commencement ceremony in Botswana for its 50th anniversary, recognising over 130 Botswana physicians trained by the school. Mental Health: A Grenadian doctor calls attention to the suicide crisis and the gap between mental health talk and real-life support. Health & Wellness in the Community: A regional campaign is engaging children and families on protecting kids from unhealthy food marketing around schools. Jobs & Health System Funding: Grenada Hospital System advertised for a Chief Financial Officer role to strengthen finances, controls, and readiness across the public hospitals.

Public Health Travel Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health has issued precautions following the WHO’s declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, urging nonessential travel avoidance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with extra caution for other high-risk countries; enhanced screening at ports of entry may lead to isolation/quarantine and 21-day active monitoring. Regional Lab Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens through an IATA train-the-trainer workshop, aiming to strengthen pandemic preparedness and faster regional detection. Children’s Health & Food Marketing: Grenada is part of a multi-island push under “Hope for the Future 3.0” to protect children from unhealthy food and beverage marketing around schools, with community engagement activities running across several Caribbean territories including Grenada. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that their digital footprint is permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Animal Biosecurity: Grenada defended the euthanization and incineration of two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St Lucia, citing legal obligations and national biosecurity needs, alongside strengthened enforcement and public education on import rules. Mental Health Focus: A Grenada men’s mental health piece highlights a suicide crisis and calls out the gap between mental health talk and real-life support. Health System Workforce: St George’s University (SGU) will hold a commencement ceremony in Gaborone on 27 June, with Grenada’s Health Minister Dr. Stephen Modise set to officiate, recognizing over 130 Botswana-trained physicians.

Animal Health & Biosecurity: Grenada’s Chief Veterinary Officer defended the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported horses from St Lucia after Babesia-positive tests, saying the country lacks quarantine and treatment capacity; the government says legal action is underway and enforcement is being tightened. Public Health Travel Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health issued guidance after WHO declared the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, urging nonessential travel avoidance to confirmed areas and enhanced screening for arrivals, with possible isolation and 21-day monitoring. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, aiming to strengthen lab systems and faster outbreak response. Mental Health: A Grenadian doctor highlights a suicide crisis, calling out gaps between mental health talk and lived reality—especially for men. Healthy Food Marketing: Youth and partners across the region, including Grenada, are running “Protecting Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing” engagement activities in and around schools. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that digital footprints are permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Local Health System Jobs: A vacancy was posted for a Chief Financial Officer for the Grenada Hospital System, focused on stabilisation, controls, and system transformation.

Ebola Travel Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says the WHO’s Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease emergency means extra precautions—avoid nonessential travel to the DRC and Uganda, use extreme caution in other high-risk countries, and expect enhanced screening, possible isolation/quarantine, and 21-day active monitoring for arrivals. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that their digital footprint is permanent, urging smarter screen-time habits and safer online behaviour. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Grenada defended euthanizing two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St Lucia, citing legal duties, lack of quarantine/treatment capacity, and steps including SOPs for ports of entry and legal action. Tourism + Health Security: CARPHA and Grenada launched the Tourism and Health Program to boost visitor-based surveillance, hotel/vessel monitoring, and infectious disease prevention. Regional Public Health Training: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 states on safely transporting infectious substances, strengthening lab and pandemic readiness across the region. Health Workforce Spotlight: St. Georges University (SGU) will hold a Grenada-linked commencement ceremony in Gaborone, highlighting more than 130 Botswana physicians trained by SGU. Wellness & Community: A regional campaign called “Protecting Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing” is engaging schools and families across multiple islands, including Grenada, to push healthier school food environments. Hospital System Hiring: Grenada Hospital System posted for a Chief Financial Officer role focused on strengthening controls, procurement readiness, and future governance. Wellness Travel Buzz: InterContinental Grenada–La Sagesse is set to open in November 2026 with spa and wellness facilities.

School Food & Marketing Watch: A regional “Hope for the Future” youth advocacy push is engaging children and caregivers on how unhealthy food and beverage marketing around schools affects children’s health, with activities running across Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad & Tobago. Public Health Travel Alert: Grenada’s Ministry of Health issues an Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease advisory after WHO’s emergency declaration, urging nonessential travel avoidance to the DRC and Uganda and extra caution in other high-risk African countries, alongside strengthened port screening and 21-day active monitoring. Tourism Meets Health Security: Grenada launches its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training staff and improving visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels to boost infectious disease prevention and response. Regional Lab & Transport Training: CARPHA trains 18 people from 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances, strengthening lab systems and pandemic preparedness, including participants from Grenada. Animal Biosecurity: Grenada defends the euthanising and incineration of two illegally imported, Babesia-positive horses from St. Lucia, citing legal obligations and biosecurity risk, with enforcement and legal action underway. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warns primary students that online “digital footprints” are permanent and urges balanced screen time. Health Workforce & Systems: St. Georges University (SGU) plans a commencement ceremony in Gaborone for its Botswana graduates, highlighting the role of trained physicians in regional health systems. Hospital System Hiring: A vacancy is listed for a Chief Financial Officer for the Grenada Hospital System, focused on strengthening finance controls and preparing for future governance changes.

Public Health Travel Advisory: Grenada’s Ministry of Health warns against nonessential travel to Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease–affected countries (DR Congo, Uganda) and urges extreme caution in other high-risk areas, while strengthening port screening and 21-day active monitoring. Regional Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people across 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, aiming to boost lab readiness and faster public health response. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and rolling out the Tourism Health Information System (THiS). Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: A Grenada piece highlights a men’s suicide crisis and calls for stronger mental health support, with mention of a national suicide prevention hotline. Hospital System Staffing: A vacancy is posted for a Chief Financial Officer for the Grenada Hospital System, focused on stabilisation, controls, and system transformation. Digital Safety for Kids: Grenada’s cybersecurity team warned primary students that digital footprints are permanent and urged healthier screen-time habits. Animal Biosecurity: Grenada announced legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported without permits from St Lucia, citing gaps in quarantine and treatment capacity. Education & Health Workforce: SGU’s Minister of Health keynote at a commencement ceremony spotlights physician training and the impact of SGU alumni on regional healthcare.

Tourism + Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA, training staff on visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels, including first-time registrations on the Tourism and Health Information System. Biosecurity + Animal Health: Grenada’s government says it’s pursuing legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without the required permits; authorities are rolling out standard operating procedures to ports of entry and a public education push. Regional Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states on safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA workshop, aiming to strengthen lab systems and faster outbreak response. Healthy Food Advocacy: A regional youth and community engagement drive in Antigua and Barbuda tackled how unhealthy food marketing affects children in and around schools, with similar activities planned across the region including Grenada. Mental Health: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline, as regional reporting highlights the urgent gap in men’s mental health support. Wellness + Lifestyle: IHG announced InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse opening in November 2026, featuring spa and wellness facilities.

Cyber Safety for Kids: Grenada’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team coordinator Jervis Dabreo told primary students their digital footprint is permanent and urged smart screen-time habits during an ECCB live-streamed mentorship session. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Grenada’s government says it’s taking legal action after two Babesia-positive horses were imported from St Lucia without the required permit, and plans new standard operating procedures for ports of entry plus public education. Tourism Meets Public Health: CARPHA and Grenada launched the Tourism and Health Program to strengthen visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention at hotels and vessels. Mental Health Support: Grenada is moving toward a National Suicide Prevention Hotline, expected to be operational by end of June, amid reports of rising suicide numbers. Healthy Food Policy Push: Regional leaders and health agencies called for faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis.

Suicide Prevention: Grenada is set to launch a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025) and 10 last year—aimed at faster crisis support and counselling access. NCD Pressure: A Grenada-focused health piece highlights the “double burden” facing the island—NCDs drive most deaths (82.8%), while undernutrition risks still linger—calling for stronger prevention and healthier food policy across the Caribbean. Tourism + Health Security: Grenada’s Tourism and Health Program was launched with CARPHA support to strengthen visitor-based surveillance at hotels and vessels, improving infectious disease prevention and response. Water Quality & Environment: GWP-C, with SGU and Girl Guides, ran a World Environment Day river assessment in St David using macroinvertebrates, finding the site in relatively good condition. Healthy Food Policy Push: Regional leaders and health agencies urged faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis driven by ultra-processed foods. Outbreak Readiness: CARPHA/PAHO-linked work is strengthening Eastern Caribbean lab networks for faster, fairer disease detection and response.

Digital Health & Care Continuity: Adroit Infosystems showcased practical EHR and connected healthcare workflows at the CCFP Trinidad World Family Doctor Day Symposium, stressing digitizing real clinic and hospital processes—not just replacing paper. Suicide Prevention: Grenada’s planned National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025). Tourism Meets Public Health: CARPHA and Grenada launched the Tourism and Health Program (THP) to strengthen visitor-based surveillance, with hotel and vessel monitoring training and new registrations on the THiS system. Water Quality & Youth Learning: GWP-C, SGU and Girl Guides held a World Environment Day river assessment using macroinvertebrates, finding the site in relatively good condition despite ongoing river activity. NCD Food Policy Push: Regional health leaders urged faster action on healthy food policies to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods and high costs of healthier diets are driving preventable disease. Local Health Risk Concerns: A Woodford community group says a major industrial development may pose environmental damage and public health risks, and is preparing legal action over planning safeguards.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff for visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. NCD Prevention Push: Regional leaders and health partners called for faster, evidence-based healthy food policy to tackle the Caribbean’s NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods and high costs of healthier diets are driving obesity and diet-related illness. Mental Health Support: Grenada’s National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 and stress the need for crisis counselling and stronger community support. Community Health & Environment: A Woodford residents’ group is preparing legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage and public health risks tied to quarrying, asphalt and concrete operations near homes and the coast. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank is seeking a climate finance public-private partnership strategist to help ready the private sector for climate funding and resilience investment. Wellness Travel Trend: A regional roundup highlights how Caribbean wellness travel is shifting toward nature, movement, clean food, and deeper rest. Public Health Systems Strengthening: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up to build faster outbreak response through tier-based laboratory networks aligned with health regulations. Health Governance & Trust: Transparency International’s latest CPI ranks Haiti lowest in the Caribbean, while several islands including Grenada are highlighted among stronger performers. Health-Related Travel Access: Grenada’s visa-free entry plan for Nigerians (starting July) and talks on direct air links aim to boost business travel, including healthcare and education exchanges.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing wider use of the Tourism and Health Information System (THiS) to strengthen visitor-based outbreak detection and prevention. Mental Health Access: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to be operational by end of June, citing rising suicide concerns (5 recorded so far in 2026, versus 3 in the first five months of 2025). NCD Food Policy Push: Caribbean health leaders and partners called for faster action on evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods and high costs of healthier diets are driving obesity and diet-related disease. Regional Lab Readiness: Eastern Caribbean countries are working toward tier-based laboratory networks to speed up outbreak detection and response, aligning lab capacity with international health standards. Community Legal Action: A Grenada community group is preparing potential legal action over the Woodford Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage and public health risks tied to quarrying, asphalt and concrete facilities, and a coastal jetty. Health & Wellness Travel: A regional roundup highlights “wellness travel” trends across the Caribbean, focusing on nature-based rest, clean cuisine, and movement-focused retreats.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training hotel and vessel surveillance teams and pushing visitor-based disease monitoring through the THiS system. Mental Health Access: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to go live by end of June, aiming to provide crisis support as suicide concerns rise. Community Health & Environment: A Woodford residents’ alliance is threatening legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental harm and public health risks tied to quarrying, asphalt and jetty works. NCD Prevention Push: Caribbean leaders and health groups renewed calls for stronger healthy food policies to tackle the region’s non-communicable disease crisis, focusing on healthier school food environments. Climate Finance Readiness: Grenada Development Bank’s GCF-backed programme is seeking a Climate Finance Public-Private Partnership Strategist to help mobilize private investment for climate adaptation and mitigation. Public Health Systems: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up for faster outbreak detection through tier-based laboratory network planning aligned with international health standards. Work & Health: Jumby Bay Island advertised for an Estate House Gardener role supporting groundskeeping for a large private estate—an example of ongoing local employment demand tied to tourism operations.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff and pushing hotel and vessel visitor-based surveillance to strengthen early detection of infectious disease. Mental Health Support: Grenada announced a National Suicide Prevention Hotline expected to be operational by end of June, amid rising concern over suicides (5 recorded so far in 2026). Healthy Food Policy: Caribbean leaders and health groups called for faster action on healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis, targeting ultra-processed food environments. NCD Prevention & Surveillance: CARPHA strengthened Grenada’s health surveillance efforts, while Eastern Caribbean labs moved toward faster outbreak response through tier-based lab networks. Community Health & Safety: A Grenada community group is considering legal action over the Woodford Rayneau Development, citing potential environmental damage and public health risks. Regional Governance: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index again placed Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, with implications for trust in public systems.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program (THP) with CARPHA support, training staff on visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention, and getting more properties registered on the Tourism and Health Information System. Mental Health: The government says a National Suicide Prevention Hotline is expected to go live by end of June, as official figures show 5 suicides recorded so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025). Healthy Food Policy: Caribbean leaders and public health groups are pushing faster action on healthy food policies to tackle the region’s non-communicable disease crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods keep driving obesity and diet-related illness. Outbreak Readiness: Eastern Caribbean labs are working toward faster outbreak detection through tier-based laboratory networks aligned with International Health Regulations. Community Health & Environment: A Woodford residents’ alliance is preparing legal action over the Rayneau Development, alleging environmental damage and public health risks tied to quarrying, asphalt and concrete facilities near homes and the coast. NCD Prevention Focus: A regional webinar marks slow progress since the 2007 CARICOM NCD declaration, urging stronger implementation of “best buys” for healthier food environments.

Tourism & Health Security: Grenada officially launched its Tourism and Health Program with CARPHA support, training staff on visitor-based surveillance and infectious disease prevention across hotels and vessels. Mental Health: Grenada will roll out a National Suicide Prevention Hotline by end of June, as officials report 5 suicides so far in 2026 (up from 3 in the first five months of 2025). Healthy Food Policy: Caribbean leaders and public health experts pushed for faster action on healthy food policies to tackle the region’s NCD crisis, warning that ultra-processed foods are undermining health early in life. Outbreak Readiness: Eastern Caribbean labs are linking up through tier-based laboratory networks to speed outbreak detection and strengthen response systems. NCD Prevention Focus: A regional webinar highlighted slow progress since the 2007 CARICOM NCD declaration and urged stronger implementation of “Best Buys” food and health measures. Animal Health & Safety: A dispute in Grenada follows the euthanisation of two imported horses after tick-borne Babesia tests, with concerns raised about quarantine and handling. Community Advocacy: Youth and civil society in Grenada and across the region are calling for a ban on marketing ultra-processed foods around schools. Investment & Access: Grenada announced visa-free entry for Nigerians starting July, with talks on direct air links and collaboration that includes healthcare.