AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Preparedness: PAHO says it’s ramping up support across the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen surveillance, lab testing, and infection control after WHO declared a Public Health Emergency tied to Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Travel Restrictions Debate: WHO’s Tedros calls Uganda’s Ebola travel restrictions “unnecessary and counterproductive,” while the DRC health minister says bans are “discriminatory” and not backed by science. Healthy Food Policy: Caribbean nutritionists and health leaders in Barbados pushed sodium reduction and policies to eliminate industrially produced trans fats, warning that ultra-processed foods are driving the region’s NCD crisis. Local Health Governance: A Bahamian op-ed argues for more transparency and competitive tendering in public hospital procurement, including pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Safety & Care Access: A Nassau stabbing left a 61-year-old woman in serious condition, as police investigate suspects. Water & Resilience: GWP-C officials met in Nassau to strengthen climate services, early warning systems, and water security planning across the Caribbean.
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