AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAbortion Law: A letter marking the halfway point in the High Court’s six-month period urged Government to update Dominica’s abortion laws and ensure services are accessible and respectful. Festival Food Safety: Environmental Health Officer Calma Louis called on vendors and consumers to help prevent foodborne illness at the World Creole Music Festival, with officers set to inspect hygiene, food handling and temperature control. Health Funding: A US$340-million Caribbean investment package includes US$61.5 million for a regional health initiative; Dominica took part in the U.S.-Caribbean talks. Hospital Workforce: The DPSU says overdue salaries at Dominica-China Friendship Hospital have been paid, with doctors moving to Government contracts, while concerns persist about long-running pay freezes at other institutions. Tobacco Control: PAHO brought health and finance officials together to discuss stronger tobacco taxes as a way to curb smoking and prevent noncommunicable diseases.
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