AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealthcare Funding: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) received a £25,000 grant from The Linbury Trust to boost bedside diagnostics, including a portable ultrasound system to help clinicians make faster decisions in critical moments. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, strengthening regional lab and pandemic preparedness. Medical Community Loss: Antigua and Barbuda’s medical fraternity is mourning senior surgeon Dr. Subbiah Radhakrishnan (Dr Krishnan), found unresponsive outside his Belmont home; police investigations continue and no cause of death has been confirmed. Health Policy & Regulation: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority clarified that no group has been authorized to share or extend sacramental cannabis cultivation rights; any cultivation outside approved religious bodies and locations is illegal. Youth & Health Advocacy: “Hope for the Future” engaged children and families at a women and girls health expo to push for healthier school food environments and to challenge unhealthy food marketing. Medical Education Access: AUACAS launched a free virtual bootcamp for aspiring doctors, offering a direct pathway toward medical school. Local Safety & Care: A fisherman from Urlings is recovering after a shark attack, with officials praising the response from nurses and doctors. Unproven Treatments Warning: A report highlights US clinics offering unapproved stem cell infusions for autism, costing families up to $20K per session, with the FDA warning of lack of evidence and potential harm.
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