AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCervical Cancer Update: Dominica has recorded a decline in cervical cancer cases, with consultant gynecologist Dr Curvin Ferreira crediting government health interventions—while warning that other women’s health conditions are rising. Medical Education Growth: ACSOM says enrollment has surged since 2023, reaching 151 students overall (about 110 on the Dominica campus), and it’s adding new Canadian partnerships to expand clinical and MD pathways. NCD Push: Cabinet has approved a new Non-Communicable Diseases policy and action plan to guide island-wide prevention and control efforts, with a Caribbean Wellness Day planning meeting set to follow. Adolescent Health Online: The REACH Project launched a webinar series on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, covering mental health, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and parent-teen communication. Regional Medicines Access: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks 40 years of pooled purchasing, managing about 1,100 medicines and commodities and supporting quality and supply-chain improvements. Population Plan: Government targets growing Dominica’s population to 100,000 by 2040, aiming to bring back diaspora connections and expand citizenship pathways. Electoral Participation: The Dominica Business Forum urges higher turnout in the voter confirmation process ahead of the October 15 deadline, citing low participation rates so far. Child Protection Call: Circle of Friends is calling for a stronger, coordinated child protection network after the death of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul. Safety & Health in the News: A traffic accident near the Coast Guard Base in Fond Cole left occupants with no major injuries, with one woman reported to have a fractured finger. Health System Capacity: A completed Gurigo mortuary has reportedly sat unused for over six years, forcing families to travel for services. Women’s Health & Wellness Events: Caribbean Wellness Month activities are being lined up alongside the new NCD plan.
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