AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCaribbean Youth Wellness Push: CARICOM marked Caribbean Wellness Day 2026 with a focus on youth empowerment, mental and physical well-being, and tackling non-communicable diseases that drive about 75% of deaths in 2024. Men’s Health & Screening: The region also urged men to discuss prostate cancer risk and screening with their doctors, noting many early cases show no symptoms. Prison Healthcare Upgrade: St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health opened an improved medical unit at the Bordelais Correctional Facility to deliver routine and urgent care on-site, easing transfers and reducing public health and security risks. HIV Stigma Fight (Brazil): A report from Rio highlighted how people living with HIV are still facing fear and social rejection, even as advocates push for better knowledge and support. Eating Disorders in LATAM: A scoping review found extreme calorie swings among people with eating disorders in Latin America, with nutrient shortfalls that can worsen health outcomes. Cuban Health System Scrutiny: A Cuban investigation into healthcare privatization and corruption reached the Roche Health Journalism Award shortlist. Mexico Cannabis Rule Clarified: Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed authorized adults to prepare cannabis edibles for personal use, while keeping clear limits against commercial products.
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