AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImported malaria alert: Antigua and Barbuda confirmed two imported malaria cases, including one visitor who died after arriving from a malaria-endemic region; officials say there’s no evidence of local transmission even as the anopheles mosquito is present locally. Mosquito crackdown: The Ministry of Health has intensified mosquito control—vector surveillance, larviciding, targeted fogging, and source reduction—while urging residents to remove standing water and cover water storage. Ebola preparedness: With Ebola concerns rising in parts of Africa, Cabinet is set to receive proposals for temporary entry restrictions for people who were in designated outbreak areas within 45 days, alongside upgraded port screening and plans to reinstall infrared thermal cameras at V.C. Bird International Airport. Public updates: Health officials will hold a public briefing to explain the latest surveillance and response steps. Workplace mental health: Separately, the ABWU is pushing for stronger workplace mental health support through stress-management training for workers and union reps.
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