AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health Alert: CDC travel notices flag active chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname, Mayotte, and French Guiana, putting summer travellers at risk across the Caribbean and beyond—mosquito bite prevention is key. Urology Care Upgrade: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is building capacity for HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) after a hands-on workshop, aiming for safer, faster recovery options for enlarged prostate patients. Child Health Screening: Mount Sinai’s Guyana initiative says the national child health screening programme is “unparalleled,” with plans to expand adolescent services, autism support, and mental health focus. Budget & Equity: A feminist budget analysis says Guyana’s 2026 GYD$1.588T plan is largely gender-neutral and doesn’t tackle structural inequality, even as spending grows. Health System Accountability: Criticism continues over the Ministry of Health’s personnel processes, with calls for fixes to delays and poor service for health workers. Health Integrity in Focus: Former Ministry of Health drug bond attendant Terrence Williams is committed to stand trial in High Court for money laundering tied to missing drugs and COVID-19 testing kits. Wellness & Youth: STRIDE592 launches “Girls on the Move,” combining running, mentorship, and mental health support for girls aged 6–18. Metabolic Health Trend: Traditional Chinese Medicine diet therapy is promoted as a natural approach to metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes.
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