AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedical Education: The first University of Waterloo students have arrived at Dominica’s American Canadian School of Medicine through a new 3+4 pathway, making up about 10% of its Fall 2026 cohort. Kalinago Conservation: Chief Anette Sanford says community-led environmental work and advocacy for Indigenous rights helped earn her the 2026 Seacology Award. Young Adult Health: A new feature explores why strokes are rising among younger adults and the challenges survivors can face. Festival Food Safety: Environmental Health Officer Calma Louis urged vendors and consumers to practise good hygiene, keep food at safe temperatures and prevent contamination during the World Creole Music Festival. Hospital Workforce: The DPSU says doctors’ and other employees’ outstanding wages at Dominica-China Friendship Hospital have been paid, with doctors moving to government contracts. Regional Prevention: PAHO brought health and finance officials together to strengthen tobacco taxes, a measure it says can help curb smoking and prevent noncommunicable diseases. Caribbean Health Funding: A US$340 million regional investment plan includes healthcare alongside infrastructure and economic development.
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