AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoContraception Access: World Contraception Day (26 Sept) spotlighted the theme “No Barriers, Just Choices: Contraceptive Access Now,” urging wider, reliable access to condoms, hormonal options, long-acting methods, permanent options, and emergency contraception to cut unintended pregnancy and reduce abortions. Pharmacy Leadership: Grenada’s Pharmacy Council marked World Pharmacists Day 2026, highlighting pharmacists as a first point of care and calling for safe, effective medicine use through accurate counselling and proper dispensing. Respiratory Preparedness: CARPHA and PAHO convened Caribbean public health and lab teams in Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen severe respiratory infection surveillance and diagnostics for threats like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation launched September–October breast and prostate cancer awareness with community events, talks, and a health fair. Mental Health Services: Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital begins renovation works on Block C from 28 Sept, with patients relocated within the compound to keep services running. Hospital System Planning: Government launched a National Naming Competition to shape the identity of the proposed Grenada Public Hospitals Authority, inviting logo, tagline, and name ideas.
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