AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoCitizenship by Investment debate: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit pushed back on UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine’s call to phase out Dominica’s CBI, arguing the programme helped the country recover after Hurricane Maria and warning the remarks are ill-advised. Cancer awareness: Dr Velda Wade told the Dominica Cancer Society AGM that Dominica is facing an alarming rise in cancers and urged people not to take the trend lightly. Roseau North by-election politics: Independent candidate Sherman Boston officially entered the race for Roseau North, saying he was approached to rejoin the DLP but declined, while DLP continues to rally behind Ashma McDougall. Health system upgrades: The Dominica-China Friendship Hospital is set for major renovations, including moving administrative and cashier offices for easier access, fixing leaks, and upgrading patient room bathroom facilities. Lab capacity for disease detection: Dominica has expanded disease detection with PCR testing for leptospirosis at the National Laboratory, aiming for faster, more accurate diagnosis. One Health and zoonotic planning: Stakeholders backed a One Health approach to strengthen zoonotic disease preparedness in Dominica, including work to prioritize zoonotic diseases nationally. Wellness push: Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism plan an inaugural Wellness Fair on July 4, promoting preventive health, nutrition, physical activity, and nature-based wellness. Community health for kids: The Rotary Club installed water fountains at Roseau and Trafalgar Primary Schools as part of a Childhood Obesity Programme to encourage water over sugary drinks. Regional health education: PAHO/WHO-supported training in Dominica strengthened clerical staff data analysis skills, improving how health information is organized and used.
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