AGP Executive Report

Men’s Health in Grenada: The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched a dedicated Men’s Health Initiative, with a successful specialist clinic offering prostate, urinary and sexual health consultations and early diagnosis support. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s government rolled out an EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance package, including VAT-free shopping days, temporary VAT removal on electricity, and an expanded electricity subsidy to ease household bills. Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their partnership to strengthen travellers’ health and public health systems across OECS member states through 2030. Health Funding Reality Check: A Grenada-focused opinion piece highlights that despite “free” public care at the counter, Grenadians pay out-of-pocket for most health spending due to gaps in medicines and services. Missing Person (Public Safety): Police and family continue searching for 44-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen swimming at Grand Anse Beach on July 22. Regional Reproductive Rights: Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation welcomed a Dominica court ruling striking down criminalisation of abortion in rape, incest, severe foetal impairment, and when a woman’s life or health is at risk.

Health Funding Reality Check (Grenada): A Grenadian health reform commentary says the “free” public system isn’t truly free, pointing to high out-of-pocket spending (about 53% of health costs) driven by medicine shortages, limited tests, and long waits. Men’s Health Access (Grenada): The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association launched a Men’s Health Initiative, running a specialist one-day clinic focused on prostate, urinary, and sexual health, with early diagnosis highlighted as key to better outcomes. Tourism Health Security (Eastern Caribbean): CARPHA and the OECS renewed a partnership to strengthen travellers’ health through CARPHA’s Tourism and Health Program, aiming to boost resilience across OECS states through 2030. Abortion Rights (Dominica): The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation welcomed a Dominica court ruling that decriminalises abortion in rape, incest, severe foetal impairment, and when a woman’s life or health is at risk. Local Health Services (Grenada region): A regional update notes progress on integrated health surveillance guidelines in St Vincent and the Grenadines with PAHO support. Missing Visitor Alert (Grenada): Police and family continue searching for 44-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen swimming at Grand Anse Beach on July 22.

Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and the OECS renewed their partnership to strengthen travellers’ health across the tourism sector, with a Letter of Agreement signed July 9, 2026 committing implementation of CARPHA’s Tourism and Health Program through December 2030. Missing Person (Grenada): Police and family are searching for 44-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen at Grand Anse Beach on July 22 after going for a swim; authorities are asking fishermen, boat operators and coastal residents to report any sightings. Women’s Health (Dominica): The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation welcomed a Dominica court ruling that struck down criminalisation of abortion in rape, incest, severe foetal impairment, and when a woman’s life or health is at risk. Men’s Health (Grenada): Grenada Planned Parenthood Association launched a Men’s Health Initiative, including a successful one-day men’s clinic offering prostate, urinary and sexual health consultations. Regional Public Health Systems: PAHO/WHO supported St. Vincent and the Grenadines in developing Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines to improve early detection and coordinated responses to public health threats. Dental Services (Grenada): Dental services resumed in the Sauteurs Health District. Cost of Living (Grenada): Grenada’s government announced an EC$18 million cost of living relief package, including VAT-free shopping days and expanded electricity subsidies. Health & Safety (Grenada): The Government of Grenada issued a call for expressions of interest for an Environmental Health and Safety Officer for the Grenada Geothermal Drilling Project.

Missing Person Search: Police and family are still searching for 44-year-old Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, last seen swimming at Grand Anse Beach in St George’s on July 22, with authorities asking fishermen and coastal residents to report any sightings. Men’s Health Access: Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched a Men’s Health Initiative and held a successful one-day Men’s Health Clinic, offering specialist consultations for prostate, urinary and sexual health concerns. Dental Care Restart: Dental services in the Sauteurs Health District are set to resume Wednesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building) after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s NDC government unveiled an EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance package, including VAT-free shopping days, temporary VAT removal on electricity, and an expanded electricity subsidy. Nutrition & Food Security: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project is rolling out ecologically-resilient school gardens and nutrition education across Grenada and other participating islands, with facilitators briefed on their roles.

Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s government rolls out an EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance Programme, including VAT-free shopping days, temporary VAT removal on electricity, and a bigger electricity subsidy (EC$10 to EC$50) with expanded eligibility—aimed at easing household bills while costs remain high. Men’s Health Access: The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched a Men’s Health Initiative and held a successful one-day Men’s Health Clinic, offering specialist check-ups for prostate, urinary, sexual health and other urological concerns. Dental Care Restart: Dental services resume in the Sauteurs Health District after refurbishment of the Sauteurs Health Centre, with appointments starting 8am at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building). Food Security for Youth: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project begins across St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica, supporting ecologically resilient school gardens and nutrition education. Regional Health Systems: St Vincent and the Grenadines advances Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support to strengthen early detection and coordinated public health responses. Policy Pressure on CBI: The EU asks OECS states including Grenada to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 1, 2028, warning it could trigger visa-free access suspensions under the revised framework.

Men’s Health in Grenada: The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched a dedicated Men’s Health Initiative, with a successful one-day men’s health clinic offering specialist consultations for prostate health, urinary and sexual health concerns, and other urological issues. Dental Access: Sauteurs Health District dental services resume Wednesday, 22 July, after refurbishment of the Sauteurs Health Centre, with appointments starting at 8am at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building). Food Security & Nutrition: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region” project kicked off in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with school gardens and nutrition education planned across Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica, and SVG. Public Health Systems: PAHO/WHO supported St. Vincent and the Grenadines to advance Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines, aiming for stronger data collection, early threat detection, and coordinated responses. Cost of Living Pressure: Grenada’s Democratic People’s Movement says the government’s EC$18m cost-of-living relief helps households now, but warns about what happens when subsidies and VAT relief end.

Men’s Health in Grenada: The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched a dedicated Men’s Health Initiative and held a successful one-day men’s health clinic, offering specialist consultations for prostate health, urinary symptoms, sexual health concerns, and other urological issues—aimed at earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Dental Access Restored: The Ministry of Health says dental services will resume in the Sauteurs Health District on Wednesday, 22 July, after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Food Security & Youth Nutrition: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region” project is rolling out in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica, with ecologically-resilient school gardens and strengthened nutrition education. Cost of Living Pressure: Grenada’s NDC government announced an EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance package, including VAT-free shopping days, temporary VAT removal on electricity, and an expanded electricity subsidy. Public Health Planning: St. Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support to strengthen data collection, early detection, and coordinated responses. Safety & Community Health: Police in Grenada are seeking information after a North Carolina woman, Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, vanished near Grand Anse Beach.

Men’s Health in Grenada: The Grenada Planned Parenthood Association (GPPA) launched its Men’s Health Initiative with a successful one-day Men’s Health Clinic, offering specialist consultations for prostate health, urinary symptoms, sexual health concerns and other urological issues—aimed at earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Cancer Care Access: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre CEO Dr Chris Fosker shared a model for delivering specialist oncology care locally (while staying linked to international centres) at the Caribbean Association of Oncology and Haematology conference in Trinidad. Dental Services Restart: Sauteurs Health District dental services resume Wednesday, 22 July at 8am at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building), after refurbishment delays at the health centre. Food Security for Youth: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project (Zero Hunger Trust Fund) is rolling out ecologically resilient school gardens and nutrition education across St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica. Local Health Systems Strengthening: St Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support to improve coordinated collection, analysis and use of health data for faster public health responses. Health & Safety Procurement: Grenada issued an expression of interest for consultancy services for an Environmental Health and Safety Officer tied to the Grenada Geothermal Drilling Project.

Dental Access: Grenada’s Sauteurs Health District dental services are set to resume Wednesday, 22 July, from 8am at the Plaza de Sauteurs (Blue Building) after refurbishment at the health centre. Food Security & Youth Nutrition: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region” project is rolling out ecologically resilient school gardens and nutrition education across St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica. Cancer Care Collaboration: Bermuda’s Dr Chris Fosker shared a model for delivering specialist oncology care locally while staying linked to international centres at a regional oncology conference in Trinidad. Public Health Planning: St Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support, aiming for faster detection and coordinated responses to public health threats. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance Programme includes VAT relief on electricity, expanded electricity subsidy, VAT-free shopping days and fuel price caps—key for households’ ability to pay medical bills.

Health System Capacity: Grenada’s Project Polaris is moving forward as a US$250 million, 250-bed, climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, with completion targeted for 2029 and a planned partnership with Mount Sinai to strengthen training and clinical support. Cost of Living & Health Access: The Democratic People’s Movement says Grenadians should accept the government’s EC$18 million Cost of Living Assistance Programme, including VAT removal on electricity and expanded electricity subsidies, while warning pressure will return when relief ends. Nutrition & Youth Food Security: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project is rolling out ecologically resilient school gardens and nutrition education across St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica. Cancer Care Collaboration: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre CEO Dr Chris Fosker shared a model for improving access to specialist oncology care at a regional oncology conference in Trinidad. Public Health Surveillance: St Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support to strengthen early detection and coordinated responses. Local Care Concerns: A nurse practitioner at St George’s General Hospital raised allegations about Cuban doctors recruited locally, including claims of patient exploitation for money.

Dental Access: Sauteurs Health District dental services resume Wednesday, 22 July at 8am after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Food & Nutrition Security: The EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project launches in St Vincent and the Grenadines, with ecological school gardens and nutrition education across SVG, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica. Cost of Living Relief: Grenada’s DPM says the EC$18m Cost of Living Assistance Programme helps households now, but won’t remove long-term pressure when relief ends. Health System Planning: Grenada’s Project Polaris outlines a US$250m, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, aiming to ease strain and expand training via a Mount Sinai partnership. Public Health Readiness: St Vincent and the Grenadines advances Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO support to strengthen early detection and coordinated responses. Local Health Concerns: A nurse practitioner raises allegations about recruitment and conduct of some Cuban medical personnel at St George’s General Hospital, including claims of patient exploitation. Regional Policy Watch: The EU tells OECS states to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028 or face visa-free travel risks.

Food & Nutrition: Grenada is among four OECS countries rolling out the EU-CaN “Cultivating Futures” project, with ecologically resilient school gardens and stronger nutrition education aimed at improving food security and youth-led action. Public Health Systems: St Vincent and the Grenadines advanced Integrated Health Surveillance Guidelines with PAHO/WHO support, building a coordinated way to collect, analyze, report and use health data for faster detection and response. Dental Access: Dental services are set to resume in Sauteurs Health District on Wednesday, 22 July, after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Healthcare Capacity: Grenada’s Project Polaris is moving ahead as a US$250 million, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital planned for completion in 2029, with a planned partnership with Mount Sinai to strengthen training and clinical systems. Cost of Living & Health: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s cost-of-living challenge, noting how import dependence and limited competition can push up prices—including for essentials like food and medicine.

Dental care restart: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says dental services will resume Wednesday, 22 July, from 8am at the Plaza de Sauteurs (Blue Building) after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Food security for youth: The EU-CAN Cultivating Futures project (led by the Zero Hunger Trust Fund) has launched in St Vincent and the Grenadines, using ecological school gardens to boost food security, nutrition education, climate resilience, and youth action across St Vincent, St Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica. Healthcare capacity planning: A major push is underway for Project Polaris, a planned US$250 million, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny (completion targeted for 2029) with a planned partnership with Mount Sinai to strengthen training and clinical systems. Cost-of-living pressure: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s cost-of-living challenge, noting the country imports most essentials, so global prices drive local costs—while government options like import duty changes and competition reforms may help ease the burden. Regional solidarity: Grenada-linked coverage highlights ongoing humanitarian support efforts in the Caribbean, including contributions to Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes.

Dental Access: Sauteurs Health District residents get a boost as the Ministry of Health says dental services resume Wednesday, 22 July, from 8 a.m. at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building) after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Food & Nutrition Security: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has launched an EU-CAN regional project, “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” using 10 schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to strengthen food security, nutrition education and climate resilience. Regional Health Capacity: Grenada’s Project Polaris moves forward as a US$250 million, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, with completion targeted for 2029 and a planned partnership with Mount Sinai to support training and care delivery. Healthcare Workforce Concerns: A nurse at St George’s General Hospital raises alarms about recruitment of some Cuban doctors, alleging an “exploit patients for money” racket and urging tighter oversight. Policy Watch (EU): EU leaders have asked OECS states including Grenada to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, warning visa-free access could be suspended—prompting a coordinated regional push to Brussels.

Dental Access: Grenada’s Ministry of Health says dental services will resume in the Sauteurs Health District on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, from 8am at the Plaza De Sauteurs (Blue Building) after refurbishment at the Sauteurs Health Centre. Health System Planning: A Grenada health commentary spotlights Project Polaris, a planned US$250 million, 250-bed climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny (groundbreaking March 2026; completion targeted for 2029) and its planned partnership with Mount Sinai for training and clinical support. Food & Nutrition: The EU-CAN “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region” project has launched in St Vincent and the Grenadines, with activities across Grenada, St Lucia and Dominica using ecological school gardens to boost food security, nutrition education, and climate resilience. Regional Health Support: CARICOM states including Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines sent humanitarian aid to Venezuela after the 24 June earthquakes, including food, medicines, construction materials, debris-removal equipment and water tanks. Local Health Procurement: Grenada’s Government posted an invitation to bid for a server for the General Hospital under the Health Sector Strengthening Project. Community Health & Safety Funding: Canada’s CFLI is funding Grenada community projects, including safer communities crime prevention work with the Royal Grenada Police Force and Legal Aid and Counselling Clinic.

Hospital Capacity & Reform: Grenada’s Project Polaris is moving ahead as a US$250 million, 250-bed, climate-resilient teaching hospital in Calivigny, with completion targeted for 2029 and a planned academic partnership with Mount Sinai to strengthen training and care delivery. Food Security & Nutrition: The EU-CAN “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region” project has launched in St Vincent and the Grenadines, with ecological school gardens across St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica to boost food security, nutrition education, and climate resilience. Regional Health & Community Support: CARICOM states, including Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines, are sending humanitarian aid to Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, including food, medicines, construction materials, debris-removal gear, and water tanks. Local Health Concerns: A St George’s General Hospital nurse practitioner is raising serious complaints about some Cuban doctors recruited for local service, alleging patient exploitation and unsafe practices. Cost of Living: Economists weigh in on Grenada’s challenge of reducing prices in a small, import-dependent economy where global shocks and limited competition often drive costs. Public Health Funding: The Government of Grenada has issued an invitation to bid for a server for the General Hospital under the Health Sector Strengthening Project. Policy Watch: EU pressure is intensifying on OECS Citizenship-by-Investment programmes, with leaders coordinating a unified response ahead of talks in Brussels.