AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Health Security: CARPHA says the risk from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is low, but St. Lucia and other territories are strengthening border screening and surveillance as WHO flags a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Medicines Access: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in St. Lucia to improve access to safe, effective medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and better supply planning. Public Safety & Women’s Health: In St. Lucia, Primus Toussaint has been charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Joy St Omer, and the case is reigniting calls for stronger protection systems for victims of domestic and gender-based violence. Crime Strategy Debate: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre urges “mature” public engagement on crime, pointing to a mix of enforcement, prevention, rehabilitation, and institutional reform. Road Safety: A motorcyclist died after a La Caye Highway collision, while police also expect charges in the death of 4-year-old Rikki Samuel after a multi-vehicle crash. Wellness in the Community: The Co-operative Credit Union League’s Fun Walk 2026 and SRDF/NIC’s “Summit in Sneakers” promote movement and wellness through community events. Climate & Health: The Caribbean faces worsening drought and extreme heat patterns, raising fresh concerns for water, agriculture, and health impacts.
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