AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYouth Wellness Push: CARICOM’s Dr Carla Barnett marks Caribbean Wellness Day (Sept 12) by urging action on youth mental, physical and social well-being, warning that NCDs are already hitting young people—overweight and high blood pressure are rising, alcohol use is high, and inactivity remains common. Diabetes & Youth Engagement: DOMDA announces “Sip & Chat” for ages 16–35 on Sept 30 at The Realm, focusing on blood sugar awareness, mental health, relationships and “knowing your numbers,” with limited tickets at EC$25. Suspicious Death Investigation: Police are investigating the suspicious death of 23-year-old Aliyah Joseph of Delices, who died Sept 8 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital; the cause is not yet established. Roseau North Health-Linked Community Priorities: In the run-up to the Roseau North by-election, Ashma McDougall’s platform highlights drainage, sanitation, waste collection and safer access routes—issues tied to everyday health. Health System Capacity: Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre highlights upgrades to community health services, including the renamed Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, aimed at better maternal/child care, immunisation and chronic disease management.
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