AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDengue Watch: The Dominican Republic confirmed 15 new dengue cases in a week, bringing its 2026 total to 415. PAHO is also urging Caribbean countries to prepare for possible increases in dengue and chikungunya. Emerging Infection: Chikungunya has returned to Guyana after an eight-year absence, raising the need for surveillance and prevention. Medicine Access: Saint Lucia’s agreement to recognize Indian medicine standards could ease quality checks and expand access to affordable generic drugs. Health Workforce: Grenada welcomed 61 nurses from Ghana to help strengthen staffing. Mental Health: Grenada is advancing a rights-based approach to mental healthcare with WHO support. Cancer Screening: A new stool-testing approach is being promoted to detect colorectal cancer across Latin America.
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