AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEye Care Access: The Rotary Club of Portsmouth, with Medical Ministry International, wrapped up its 2026 Eye Mission in Dominica, completing over 60 cataract surgeries and focusing on training and capacity building for local healthcare professionals. Cancer Awareness: Dr. Velda Wade told the Dominica Cancer Society’s AGM that Dominica is facing a serious rise in cancer cases and urged people not to treat the trend lightly. Health Policy Debate: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit pushed back on UWP leader Dr. Thomson Fontaine’s comments about the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, while Fontaine also reiterated plans for a national health insurance programme. Cancer & Community Health: A PAHO/WHO-supported workshop helped Dominica develop a prioritized list of zoonotic diseases using a One Health approach, bringing together health and agriculture stakeholders. Wellness in Tourism: Discover Dominica Authority is set to host its inaugural Wellness Fair on July 4, bringing together wellness professionals and community groups. Local Safety & Health: Police are investigating two deaths—an apparent drowning in Concord and an unidentified man found in a Canefield manhole—both pending further medical review.
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