AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTB & Public Safety in Grenada: Two patients who escaped the General Hospital isolation unit while receiving tuberculosis treatment have been found by police and returned to medical supervision, after forcing open a secured gate—raising fresh calls for stronger laws to manage communicable-disease patients and prevent further escapes. Dengue Alert: Grenada’s Ministry of Health reports dengue cases rising in Epidemiological Week 31, with 23 new cases (up from 6 the week before), urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and protect against mosquito bites. Hypertension Support: The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council launched a hypertension self-monitoring and nutrition awareness programme, including validated blood pressure monitors, recipes, and follow-up support for better home tracking. Breastfeeding Access: A Grenada-linked breastfeeding awareness piece highlights the “golden hour” and challenges mothers face in making breastfeeding possible, calling for practical support. Regional Critical Care Training: PAHO/WHO and partners trained health professionals across Eastern Caribbean countries to manage severe infections and critical illness using simulation-based skills. Water & Wastewater Planning: Grenada will host the 35th CWWA conference in October, aiming to boost regional action on water security, climate resilience, wastewater, and solid waste.
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