AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoastal Health Under Threat: Bulldozers and pile drivers are reportedly dismantling mainland St. Vincent’s only marine protected area at Canash Bay, with more than 70% of the Blue Lagoon mangrove forest cleared and hundreds of mangrove seedlings discarded—raising alarms about habitat loss and long-term shoreline resilience. Youth Health Advocacy: The REACH Project is inviting young people (18–24) to a virtual orientation on Sept. 8 to build leadership and help improve adolescent and youth health across the Windward Islands. Alzheimer’s Awareness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association will host a Community Health Fair on Sept. 18 at Memorial Hall, with screenings and education under the theme “A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.” Health Security Upgrade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the first OECS member to adopt CARPHA’s Regional Integrated Early Warning Surveillance and Response System (RIEWSS), linking human, animal, environmental, and lab data ahead of major gatherings. Antibiotic Safety Concern: A medical technologist is urging better public understanding of antimicrobial misuse, warning that antibiotic resistance is a critical public health issue. Animal Health Policy: The Ministry of Agriculture has lifted a 15-year bird import ban, citing stronger lab testing and regional cooperation to manage avian disease risks. Displacement in the Grenadines: At 91, elderly Grenadines resident Lea Wilson says repeated relocations after a hurricane left her without adequate support and facing eviction.
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