AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Tragedy: Senior surgeon Dr. Subbiah Radhakrishnan (Dr. Krishnan) was found unresponsive outside his Belmont home and police have launched an investigation; no cause of death has been confirmed, while Winter Medical Centre, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, and the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda have issued tributes. Public Accountability: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the DPP should explain controversial prosecutorial decisions to maintain public confidence, arguing independence isn’t immunity from justification. Health Policy & Safety: Cabinet advanced major bills including a Mental Health Bill and a Medical Laboratories Bill, alongside workplace and sexual offences reforms aimed at strengthening public health and protections. Community Health Promotion: Local partners ran a “Hope for the Future” engagement on protecting children from unhealthy food marketing, linking school food environments with healthier choices. Regional Health Cooperation: CARPHA trained participants from across the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, to safely transport infectious substances—boosting lab and outbreak readiness. Education Pathways: AUA launched a free virtual medical bootcamp for aspiring doctors, offering a fast-track pathway and tuition support for eligible students.
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