AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Health Upgrade (St. Kitts & Nevis): The Joseph N. France General Hospital in St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System, aiming to move beyond paper records toward a more integrated, patient-centred workflow. Quality & Safety Boost (Aruba): Medical Institute San Nicolas (ImSan) in Aruba earned Joint Commission International reaccreditation and a Gold Seal of Approval, highlighting patient safety and continuous quality improvement. Hidden Heart Risk (Global): A widely discussed genetic condition, lipoprotein(a), can silently double heart-attack and stroke risk and often isn’t caught by routine testing—raising calls for better screening. Respiratory Virus Surge (Dominican Republic): In 2025, the Dominican Republic saw up to seven respiratory viruses circulating at once, with epidemiologists linking the pattern to post-COVID social reopening. Biosecurity Alarm (New World screwworm): The return of New World screwworm is driving new coordination between the USDA and DHS, while veterinary ivermectin is being positioned as an emergency tool in the U.S. Humanitarian Strain (Cuba): The UN warns humanitarian aid to Cuba is delayed as shipping and finance firms fear U.S. reprisals, affecting cancer drugs and water-treatment equipment. Regional Child Policy (OECS): The OECS launched a 2026–2032 regional child policy and strategic plan with UNICEF support, focused on turning rights into action.
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