AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiabetes Prevention: The Dominica Diabetes Association is using World Diabetes Month to promote early action, with outreach through churches and schools, including PTA sessions and screenings. A special service is planned for November 14 at Roseau’s Seventh-day Adventist Church, with messages on nutrition and testing. Community Wellness: Portsmouth Bombers FC and the American Canadian School of Medicine partnered for a health and wellness fair at Benjamin Park, connecting residents with health services and prevention advice. Health Leadership: Dominica’s Independence honours include the Sisserou Award for paediatric medicine for Dr. Rhonda McIntyre, alongside recognition for nurses and other health workers. Regional Health Policy: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged Caribbean governments to take greater control of health priorities, warning that fragmented, short-term projects can burden small ministries and leave gaps in services. Medical Legacy: A profile of Roseau-born physician Dr. William “Billy” Green recalls a generation of Dominican doctors who helped build local medical care when resources and specialist services were scarce.
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