AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedical Imaging Upgrade: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says a brand-new CT scanner is being installed at GPHC, replacing the old unit and boosting faster, more accurate diagnostics for patients across Guyana. Cardiovascular Health: Cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Carpen warns vaping is linked to rising stroke and heart attacks among young people, citing effects like blood-vessel spasm and increased clot risk, urging users to quit. Access to Medicines: The Health Ministry is nearing completion of new regional pharmaceutical storage bonds in Lethem, Mabaruma, Linden and Regions 2, 5 and 6 to improve inventory control and reduce medicine shortages. Food Safety Oversight: President Ali met GA-FDD leadership to stress stronger surveillance, testing, and labelling checks so food and drugs meet required safety and nutritional standards. Livestock Industry Debate: GLDA rejects Opposition claims that the Onverwagt abattoir is inactive, saying it is producing carcass beef and remains key to modernising slaughter and processing. Public Health & Safety: Police continue investigations after a fatal three-vehicle crash on Providence Public Road, and two drivers have been remanded; separately, a 6-year-old drowned at a Glasgow excavation pit, highlighting ongoing water-safety risks. Community Health Alert: Relatives of missing Cuban woman Dailen Paneque Gomez, last seen heading to work at Enmore Regional Hospital, are appealing for public help.
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