AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Policy Update: Dominica has approved a new Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Policy and Action Plan, with the Health Promotion Unit set to guide implementation and planning for Caribbean Wellness Month. Women’s Health: A prominent Dominican gynecologist says cervical cancer cases have declined, crediting government health interventions, while warning other women’s health conditions are rising. Youth & Adolescent Health: The REACH Project is inviting young people (18–24) from Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent to a virtual orientation on 8 September, and it has also launched a webinar series covering mental health, nutrition, healthy lifestyles and stigma reduction. Regional Medicines Access: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marks 40 years of regional cooperation, citing expanded medicine coverage and pooled procurement savings that help strengthen supply chains and quality assurance. Community Safety: An autopsy was conducted on remains recovered in Capuchin in the Jerbiah Paul case; police are awaiting the forensic report and DNA testing, while two police officers have been charged and remanded. Education & Health Workforce: ACSOM reports rapid enrollment growth and new medical education partnerships in Canada. Public Health & Community Engagement: Circle of Friends is calling for a stronger, coordinated child protection network after Jerbiah Paul’s death. Culture & Wellness Lifestyle: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns 23–25 October at Windsor Park with major acts including NE-YO, Machel Montano and Maxi Priest.
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