AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedical Tragedy: Police are investigating the sudden death of senior surgeon Dr. Subbiah Radhakrishnan (Dr. Krishnan), found unresponsive outside his Belmont home; no cause has been confirmed as tributes pour in from across the medical community. Health Services Boost: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre received a £25,000 Linbury Trust grant to buy a portable ultrasound for faster bedside diagnostics, with extra funds earmarked for other urgent equipment needs. Medicinal Cannabis Clarification: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority says no group involved in a Pares Village enforcement operation holds a Sacramental Cannabis Authorization, and warns that claimed cultivation rights without authorization are illegal. Public Health Policy: Cabinet’s legislative agenda includes a Mental Health Bill and a Medical Laboratories Bill, alongside updates to cannabis and workplace protections. Care Pathways: AUACAS announced a free virtual medical bootcamp (June 16–July 1) with a fast-track pathway to medicine, plus a second bootcamp planned for July. Regional HIV Prevention: CARICOM and PAHO focused on scaling up mother-to-child transmission elimination for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, including stronger detection, treatment and lab systems. Community Nutrition Advocacy: Local partners joined a regional campaign engaging children and families on protecting schools from unhealthy food marketing. Wellness & Culture: A feature explores why obeah persists in the Caribbean, blending African spiritual traditions with Christianity and natural healing practices.
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