AGP Executive Report

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Ebola Border Watch: Antigua and Barbuda tightened entry rules, halting visa waivers for African travellers and requiring full 45-day travel histories, while health teams and the Port Health Unit review and strengthen response plans as regional Ebola monitoring ramps up. Malaria Alerts: Officials also confirmed two imported malaria cases, with one traveller reported to have died, and continue surveillance and infection-control readiness. Eye Care Access: The Health Ministry says free corneal replacement surgeries are being lined up through a new US partnership, with five procedures expected first, aiming to reduce costs for families and expand specialist eye services. Autism Support: Cabinet approved a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Centre to improve early intervention, diagnosis, therapy, and family support for autism and other neurodivergent needs. Tourism + Jobs: Construction has started on the US$200M Long Bay Zen Resort, positioned as wellness and experiential luxury tourism that could create employment and boost government revenue. Public Health Reminders: The Ministry urged vaccination and basic prevention steps as chickenpox clusters are monitored, especially in close-contact settings. Community Wellness: Scrub Life Cares and partners promoted Menstrual Hygiene Day with a wear red or pink campaign to reduce stigma and improve access to menstrual health support.

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May 26, 2026

TriCelX files first cell therapy IND for CTE and launches DoD collaboration

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May 14, 2026

CTO chief to keynote Antigua’s 2026 Caribbean Food Forum

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May 18, 2026

TriCelX files FDA IND for XytriX in chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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Antigua welcomes US$200 million luxury resort development at Long Bay

Antigua welcomes US$200 million luxury resort development at Long Bay

ANTIGUA-UK STEPMOTHER FOUND GUILTY 48 YEARS LATER: Janice Nix Convicted in Death of Five-Year-Old Andrea Bernard After Brother Breaks Decades of Silence

ANTIGUA-UK STEPMOTHER FOUND GUILTY 48 YEARS LATER: Janice Nix Convicted in Death of Five-Year-Old Andrea Bernard After Brother Breaks Decades of Silence

Antigua and Barbuda to Offer Free Corneal Surgeries Under New US Partnership

Antigua and Barbuda to Offer Free Corneal Surgeries Under New US Partnership

Autism Centre Approved to Transform Care for Families in Antigua and Barbuda

Autism Centre Approved to Transform Care for Families in Antigua and Barbuda

Long Bay Zen Resort Groundbreaking Advances Antigua and Barbuda’s Vision 2030 Tourism Development Agenda

Long Bay Zen Resort Groundbreaking Advances Antigua and Barbuda’s Vision 2030 Tourism Development Agenda

Government Strengthens Healthcare Partnership with Mercy Ships Australia and Margo Hartley Foundation

Government Strengthens Healthcare Partnership with Mercy Ships Australia and Margo Hartley Foundation


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May 26, 2026

TriCelX Launches XytriX™ as Department of Defense Collaboration Under the Blast Overpressure Safety Act

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May 14, 2026

CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper to Keynote 2026 Caribbean Food Forum

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Black Hills Heart and Vascular Institute Opens in Rapid City With First Same-Day Chest Pain & Vascular Clinic in Region

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UNGA80 High-Level Side Event: 'No Health Without Mental Health: A shared commitment'

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