AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare Debate: Grenada’s party leaders clashed over healthcare infrastructure during a televised election debate, alongside discussions on cost-of-living pressures and housing. Diabetes Care: A diabetic eye-screening programme is being rolled out in Grenada by ophthalmologist Professor Wei He, who is also proposing a similar initiative in Barbados. Disease Preparedness: Grenada strengthened surveillance and sample-collection skills to prepare for African swine fever, which threatens pig populations and food security but poses no risk to human health. Regional Health: OECS Director General Didacus Jules urged Caribbean countries to set their own health priorities, warning that externally driven projects can burden small ministries and leave gaps when funding ends. Climate Resilience: A new US$44 million regional project includes Grenada and plans to support climate-resilient health facilities and community adaptation.
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