AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Ministry has activated precautionary Ebola measures after the DRC outbreak, advising people to avoid travel to affected countries and face enhanced screening on arrival—no Ebola cases reported in the Caribbean so far. Life Expectancy Snapshot: A UNDP report says Caribbean life expectancy gains are uneven, with Guyana and Haiti lowest and Antigua and Barbuda among the longer-lived countries. Heat & Dehydration Watch: Antigua’s Medical Association vice president says doctors are seeing more dehydration and heat-exposure symptoms, urging extra care for elderly people and those with limited mobility. Hospital Access Online: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre now lets patients request some outpatient clinic and radiology appointments online, 24/7. Pediatric Demand: SLBMC reports 1,074 pediatric emergency visits so far in 2026. Eye Health Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda’s eye health advocacy is being highlighted internationally at an IAPB conference in Kenya. Safety at Sea: Police are investigating a U.S. tourist death after becoming unresponsive during a scuba dive near North Sound. Community Health Leadership: Dr. Vonetta George, Chief of Surgery at SLBMC, is named a finalist for a 2026 Global Doctor, Innovation and Leadership Award.
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