AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a National Digital Health Information System at Joseph N. France General Hospital to modernize records and make care more patient-centered. Quality & Safety: Aruba’s Medical Institute San Nicolas (ImSan) won JCI Gold Seal reaccreditation, highlighting ongoing quality improvements and patient safety. Child Health Policy: The OECS Commission, with UNICEF support, launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 built on a “whole-of-the-child” approach. Environmental Health in Practice: In rural Guatemala, community “promotora” leaders are organizing plastic cleanups and reducing plastic burning after workshops tied to health risks for women and children. Cancer Screening Debate: New UK guidance could stop men over 50 from automatically getting PSA tests without symptoms, shifting decisions to GPs. Public Health & Travel: Thiruvananthapuram Medical College opened a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre for travelers heading to South America and Africa. Cardiovascular Risk Awareness: A spotlight on hidden lipoprotein(a) risk is pushing calls for better testing beyond standard checkups.
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