AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Mental Health Support: Antigua and Barbuda launched the OECS’ first free, anonymous, text-based Young Caribbean Minds (YCM) chatline for children and young people, alongside the Youth Voices survey report that shaped the Mental Health Care Bill 2026; Breast Cancer Screening Access: Government will expand mammogram services by adding a new machine at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and relocating the existing unit to Villa Polyclinic, creating two screening sites; Eye Care Equipment Donation: He Vision Group will ship donated ophthalmic equipment to strengthen diagnostic and treatment capacity; Clinic Upgrades Funding: Green Climate Fund money is secured to renovate 10 clinics, but drawdown is delayed by pre-qualification and missing old drawings; Air Quality Alert: Saharan dust pushed AQI into the “moderate” range (51–80) until Friday, with extra caution for asthma, heart disease, children and older adults; Mental Health Policy Momentum: Antigua welcomed the OAS Declaration on Improving Mental Health in the Americas, reinforcing regional cooperation; Road Safety & Athlete Wellbeing: Cyclist Tahje Browne remains hospitalised after a hit-and-run, while psychologists warn injuries can trigger fear, identity stress and rushed recovery; Community Health Advocacy: Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean supporters plan a public action near the Cancer Centre to press for reopening.
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