AGP Executive Report

Water Security & Public Health: Grenada commissioned major G-CREWS water infrastructure at Princess Royal Hospital grounds, adding two 100,000-imperial-gallon storage tanks and upgrading rural healthcare water systems, including cisterns at Windward Medical Station and L’Esterre Medical Centre—aimed at protecting Carriacou and Petite Martinique during climate shocks. Election Update: The Supervisor of Elections issued the Writ for the General Election, officially closing voter registration until after polling; voters can check their status via peogrenada.org or constituency lists at public locations. Health System Strengthening: PAHO and Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management and modernize public health laws, while PAHO/WHO supported a technical assessment to strengthen quality and reliability at the General Hospital laboratory. Community Care & Youth Support: Reach Within, with the Child Protection Authority, continues trauma-healing and transitional support for children and teens in care, including skills programmes to help young people build independence. Family & Wellness Lifestyle: A Grenadian breast cancer survivor shares a prevention-and-early-screening message tied to healthy living and exercise as awareness month begins. Sports & Wellbeing: Grenada announced the Grenada & Carriacou Open Water Swim (19–22 Nov 2026), expanding sports tourism with activities across both islands.

PAHO & Grenada Health Tech Deal: PAHO and the Government of Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to strengthen health technology management and modernize public health laws, including support for medical equipment, oxygen systems, and hospital infrastructure. Hospital Lab Quality Push: A three-day technical assessment at the General Hospital Pathology Laboratory reviewed diagnostic services for infections like influenza and dengue, with findings meant to guide improvements and move toward accreditation. Child Month (My Health, My Safety): Grenada’s Child Month runs 1–31 October with a focus on nutrition, vaccination, safe tech use, parental involvement, and child abuse prevention, plus health walks and school/community activities. Youth Support & Care: Reach Within, with the Child Protection Authority, continues trauma-healing and transitional support for children and teens in care, including mentoring, counselling, and skills-building. Safe Water in Schools: NET is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools hit by drought and high temperatures, targeting eight institutions in Kingston and St. Andrew. Youth Substance Abuse Prevention: AOC is rolling out early intervention strategies in youth courts to identify substance use risks sooner and connect families to treatment and support. Adults-Only Resort Shift: Silversands Beach House in Grenada now welcomes guests 16+ as it leans into privacy and wellness-focused stays.

Adults-Only Tourism: Silversands Beach House in Grenada has switched to an adults-only stay for guests aged 16 and up, leaning into privacy and “restorative” wellness vibes at its 28-room Portici Beach property. Health System Strengthening: PAHO and the Government of Grenada signed new cooperation agreements to improve health technology management, oxygen systems, and hospital infrastructure, plus support for modernising public health laws. Hospital Lab Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory is moving toward stronger quality and reliability after a three-day technical assessment, covering diagnostic services for infections like influenza and dengue. Youth Support & Prevention: A Grenadian charity, Reach Within, highlighted ongoing trauma-healing and transitional support for children and teens in care, including mentoring, counselling, and skills programmes. Child Health Focus: Child Month 2026 runs 1–31 October under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility!”, with activities spanning nutrition, vaccination, child protection, and parent involvement. Education Access to Water: NET is pushing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools, prioritising drought-affected institutions and high-heat areas.

Primary Care Access: St. George’s University of Medicine graduate Catherine Kuo has joined NGPG Buford, bringing family medicine outreach experience and a focus on managing chronic illness and routine check-ups. Youth Support & Mental Wellbeing: Grenadian charity Reach Within, in partnership with the Child Protection Authority, is expanding trauma-healing and transitional living support for children and young adults leaving care, including mentoring, counselling, and skills programmes. Training for Healthier Communities: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound engineering training into practice at Sound Fest—building local skills that can support safer, better-run events. Child Health & Safety: Child Month Celebrations 2026 runs 1–31 October under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility,” with nutrition, vaccination, child protection and parent involvement highlighted through church, school and community activities. School Hydration in Heat: The National Education Trust is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools, targeting institutions affected by drought and high temperatures. Hospital Lab Quality: Grenada’s General Hospital pathology laboratory is advancing quality management after a PAHO/WHO-supported technical assessment to improve reliable, timely infectious disease testing. Animal Health & Food Security: Carriacou’s Limlair Livestock Facility received a three-day veterinary support visit, including herd health assessments, treatment, and training to strengthen local protein supply. Breast Cancer Awareness: A Grenadian breast cancer survivor shares a prevention and early screening message tied to healthy lifestyle and exercise.

Primary Care Access: Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Buford welcomed Dr. Catherine Kuo, a Grenada-trained family physician, expanding weekday primary care appointments in Buford. Child Health & Safety: Grenada’s Child Month runs 1–31 October 2026 under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility,” with nutrition, vaccination, safer tech use, parent involvement, and child abuse prevention highlighted through church, school, and community activities. Hospital Lab Quality: PAHO/WHO supported a three-day technical assessment of the General Hospital Pathology Laboratory to strengthen quality systems for tests covering infections like influenza and dengue, moving toward improved reliability and accreditation. Sports & Wellness for Youth: SoundLeap’s first cohort of 16 students put live sound training into practice at Sound Fest, with the next programme planned for April 2027. Community Health Support: Nexa Credit Union donated learning and wellness-related items—equipment for teacher trainees and a TV for Carriacou police—to support education and wellbeing in local institutions. Animal Health & Food Security: Grenada’s Veterinary and Livestock Division completed a Carriacou visit to strengthen herd health at the Limlair Livestock Facility, including training and medication handovers.

UN Health & Environment: At UNGA, the Philippines’ environment secretary renewed support for the global “30×30” biodiversity goal, warning that protecting nature needs real financing to strengthen climate resilience and food and water security. Breast Cancer Awareness: A Grenadian breast cancer survivor shared a prevention message focused on healthy living, exercise, and—most importantly—early screening. Hospital Lab Quality: PAHO/WHO-backed experts assessed Grenada’s General Hospital pathology lab, reviewing quality systems for tests tied to infections like influenza and dengue, to guide improvements toward accreditation. Child Health & Safety: Grenada’s Child Month runs 1–31 October under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility!”, spotlighting nutrition, vaccination, safer tech use, parental involvement, and child protection. School Water Access: NET is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools, targeting drought-affected areas and high temperatures. Sports & Wellness: Grenada is expanding sports tourism with the Grenada & Carriacou Open Water Swim (19–22 Nov 2026), blending races with destination experiences. Community Support: Nexa Credit Union donated learning and wellness-related items to teacher trainees and the Carriacou police station. Veterinary Care: A Carriacou visit supported herd health and training at the Limlair Livestock Facility, including medication and equipment handovers. Pharmacy Leadership: Grenada’s Pharmacy Council marked World Pharmacists Day with a call to strengthen safe, effective medicine use and public education. Public Health Culture: Tributes continue for Grenada-born calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, whose work shaped Caribbean social commentary.

Breast Cancer Awareness: As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets underway, a Grenadian survivor shares how healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, and—most importantly—early screening helped her beat the disease for 12 years. Child Health & Safety: Child Month runs 1–31 October under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility!”, with activities spotlighting nutrition, vaccination, safer technology use, parental involvement, and child abuse prevention. School Water Access: The National Education Trust is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools, targeting drought-affected areas and high temperatures to protect students’ health. Hospital Lab Quality: Grenada is strengthening quality and reliability at the General Hospital laboratory after a PAHO/WHO-supported technical assessment focused on testing for public health infections like influenza and dengue. Pharmacy Leadership: The Grenada Pharmacy Council marks World Pharmacists Day with a reminder that pharmacists’ role goes beyond dispensing—toward safe, effective medicine use and public education. Autism Care Support: Cuba’s Holguín province received EU-backed support to expand comprehensive care for children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Child Health & Safety: Grenada’s Child Month runs 1–31 October 2026 under “My Health, My Safety: Our Responsibility!”, with nutrition, vaccination, safer tech use, parent involvement and child abuse prevention in focus. School Water Access: The National Education Trust (NET) is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools hit by drought and high temperatures, with eight Kingston/St. Andrew institutions receiving support. Hospital Lab Quality: PAHO/WHO-backed experts assessed Grenada’s General Hospital Pathology Laboratory to strengthen quality systems for tests covering influenza, dengue and bacterial infections, guiding steps toward accreditation. Dignity in Care: A new opinion piece highlights “dignity-conserving care,” stressing respectful attitudes, compassionate behaviour and real dialogue as key to patient trust. Cancer Awareness: St. Andrew’s Development Organisation (SADO) marks September–October with breast and prostate cancer awareness activities, including a prostate-focused talk and a community health fair. Autism Support: Cuba’s Holguín received EU-backed support to expand multidisciplinary care for children and teens with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Animal Health: Carriacou’s Limlair Livestock Facility gets veterinary support, including herd health assessments, training and medication handovers.

School Water Access: NET is installing safe drinking water and hydration stations in schools hit by drought and high temperatures, with eight institutions in Kingston and St. Andrew set to benefit at a cost of $28 million. Hospital Lab Quality: PAHO/WHO supported a three-day technical assessment of the General Hospital Pathology Laboratory to strengthen quality systems for tests covering infections like influenza and dengue, guiding steps toward accreditation. Animal Health & Food Security: Grenada’s Veterinary and Livestock Division completed a three-day Carriacou visit for herd health assessments, training, and handover of medications and supplies for the Limlair Livestock Facility. Sports Tourism: Carriacou will host the Grenada & Carriacou Open Water Swim (Nov 19–22, 2026), blending races with tours and Underwater Sculpture Park experiences. Adults-Only Hospitality: Silversands Beach House in Portici Beach has shifted to an adults-only setup (16+), adding another quieter option for visitors. Community Support: Nexa Credit Union donated learning and wellness items—equipment for teacher trainees at TAMCC and a TV for the Carriacou police station. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation marks September–October with breast and prostate cancer awareness events, including a health fair and awareness walk.

Animal Health & Food Security: Grenada’s Veterinary and Livestock Division completed a three-day support visit to Carriacou’s Limlair Livestock Facility, including herd health assessments, animal treatment, and training for farm assistants, plus a handover of essential medications, equipment and supplies to help prevent illness and disease spread. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation is marking September and October with breast and prostate cancer awareness activities, including a “Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer” session, church service, vigils, a health fair, and a community walk. Respiratory Health Preparedness: CARPHA and PAHO brought together surveillance and lab professionals from 11 Caribbean countries for training to strengthen detection, monitoring and response to respiratory virus threats like influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Pharmacy & Medicines Access: The Grenada Pharmacy Council highlighted World Pharmacists Day, stressing pharmacists’ role as accessible health advisers and guardians of safe, effective medicine use. Education & Community Support: Nexa Credit Union donated learning and wellness-support items to TAMCC’s teacher trainees and the Carriacou police station. Health Policy Awareness: International Safe Abortion Day coverage renewed calls for safe, legal access and better contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy.

Mental Health Infrastructure: Grenada’s Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital will begin renovation works on Block C from Sept. 28, with patients relocated within the compound and mental health services promised to continue. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation marks September–October with breast and prostate cancer advocacy, including talks, church service, vigils, health fair, and community walk events. Respiratory Health Preparedness: CARPHA and PAHO trained epidemiology and lab teams across 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to strengthen SARI/ARI surveillance and respiratory virus diagnostics. Pharmacy & Medicines Access: The Grenada Pharmacy Council’s recorded address highlights pharmacists’ role as the first point of contact for medicine safety, chronic care support, and public education. Women’s Health & Contraception: World Contraception Day coverage stresses reliable contraceptive access to reduce unintended pregnancy and unplanned abortions. Healthcare Capacity: Grenada’s “Medical City” push via Project Polaris is pitched to investors as a chance to expand healthcare, research, technology, and wellness services. Community Health: Sandals Foundation and partners mobilised 700+ volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day in Grenada, linking community action with wellbeing. Regional Health Equity: A global sickle cell awareness piece calls out the long gap between disease discovery and effective treatments. Culture & Health Context: The week also carried major regional mourning for Grenada-born calypso icon Mighty Sparrow, underscoring community ties beyond healthcare.

Coconut Value-Chain Boost: FAO and Grenada’s regional partners wrapped a week-long mission to strengthen coconut production skills in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, focusing on nursery management, rehabilitation, and pest and disease control—aimed at raising yields and expanding profitable cultivation. Pharmacy Leadership: The Grenada Pharmacy Council marked World Pharmacists Day 2026, spotlighting pharmacists as accessible frontline health advisers and stressing safe, effective medicine use. Respiratory Virus Readiness: CARPHA and PAHO trained surveillance and lab teams across 11 Caribbean countries, including Grenada, to improve detection and response to flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Contraception Access Push: World Contraception Day coverage urged better access to reliable contraceptives, linking unintended pregnancy prevention to fewer abortions. Cancer Awareness in St. Andrew: SADO launched September–October breast and prostate cancer advocacy with planned talks, church and community events, and a health fair and walk. Mental Health Facility Update: Renovations begin Sept. 28 at Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital (Block C), with patients relocated on-site to keep services running. Healthcare Investment Pitch: Grenada’s Project Polaris was presented to international partners as a pathway to expand the General Hospital and a wider Medical City.

Mental Health Services: Renovation works begin Monday Sept 28 on Block C of the Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital, with patients relocated within the compound and visitation arranged in advance to keep services running. Cancer Awareness: St. Andrew’s Development Organisation marks September and October with breast and prostate cancer advocacy, including a “Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer” session (Sept 30) and a community walk and health fair at month-end. Respiratory Health: CARPHA and PAHO trained surveillance and lab teams across 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to strengthen detection and response to influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Pharmacy Leadership: The Grenada Pharmacy Council’s World Pharmacists Day programme highlights pharmacists as accessible first points of care, stressing safe, effective medicine use and patient education. Healthcare Infrastructure: Grenada’s Hospital Statutorisation Transition Team launches a national naming competition for the proposed Grenada Public Hospitals Authority, inviting ideas for name, logo and tagline. Wellness & Community: InterContinental Grenada Resort & Spa unveils its inaugural festive programme featuring holiday dining, wellness experiences and family activities. Sports & Youth: Grenada’s Under-23 volleyball team departs for the NORCECA U-23 Copa America Championships in El Salvador. Health & Wellness Culture: Grenada-born calypsonian Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) dies at 91, with family confirming his peaceful passing after a brief illness.

Mental Health Services: Grenada’s Ministry of Mental Health says renovation works will start Monday Sept. 28 on Block C of the Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital, with patients relocated within the compound and visits arranged in advance—services continue without interruption. Cancer Awareness: St Andrew’s Development Organisation marks September and October with breast and prostate cancer activities, including a “Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer” session (Sept. 30) and a Health Fair plus awareness walk (Oct. 31). Pharmacy Leadership: The Grenada Pharmacy Council chair delivered a recorded address for World Pharmacists Day week, highlighting pharmacists as accessible first points of care and stressing safe, effective medicine use. Respiratory Health: CARPHA and PAHO trained surveillance and lab teams across 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to strengthen detection and response to flu, RSV and COVID-19. Hospital Capacity Planning: Government launched a National Naming Competition for the proposed Grenada Public Hospitals Authority, inviting ideas for name, logo and tagline. Workforce & Access: A federal grant program is funding 20 rural hospitals in Mississippi to help sustain staffing and keep services running. Community Wellness: Sandals Foundation and partners mobilised 700+ volunteers across the Caribbean for International Coastal Cleanup Day, with Grenada volunteers cleaning the Airport Top Road to Devil’s Bay.

Contraception 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.

World Pharmacists Day 2026: Grenada’s Pharmacy Council chair urged residents to see pharmacists as a first stop for safe, effective medicine use, highlighting community outreach and patient education during a week of activities. Respiratory Virus Readiness: CARPHA and PAHO brought surveillance and lab teams from 11 Caribbean countries (including Grenada) to Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen detection, monitoring, and response to flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Cancer Awareness (Sept–Oct): St Andrew’s Development Organisation is running breast and prostate cancer awareness events, including a prostate cancer talk (30 Sept), church service, quilting and vigil, health fair, and a community walk (31 Oct). Mental Health Facility Update: Renovation begins 28 Sept on Block C of Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital; patients will be moved within the compound and visitation must be arranged in advance. Public Hospitals Authority Naming: Grenada launched a national competition for the proposed Grenada Public Hospitals Authority—submissions for name, logo, and tagline (student and adult categories). Oral Health Promotion: Colgate-Palmolive expanded its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health programme, reporting impact across billions of children worldwide. Local Health Infrastructure: Plans continue for Grenada’s “Medical City” push under Project Polaris, positioning the new General Hospital as a healthcare and investment opportunity.