AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAlcohol & Road Safety: Trinidad and Tobago’s health minister Dr Rishad Seecharan says alcohol misuse is rising and linking it to more road traffic incidents, citing WHO STEP surveys showing fewer people abstaining (29.7% in 2011 to 15.4% in 2024) and more drinking in the prior 30 days (40% to 51%), plus binge drinking up to 12.7% in 2024. Jamaica—Active Ageing: Jamaica’s MOH and partners launch the Park Walker Initiative for older adults on May 29 in Montego Bay, with walks, screenings, wellness education and senior-friendly exercise. Jamaica—Public Health Systems: Jamaica marks EMTCT gains for HIV and syphilis with support to sustain surveillance and maternal/child services, including a handover of 10 computers to strengthen monitoring and coordination. Safety at Care Points: MOH inspectors give Supreme Ventures 30 days to fix drainage and sanitation issues at Caymanas Park and hold an education session with grooms and trainers. Regional Health Watch: WHO warns Ebola in DR Congo is spreading with “scale and speed” concerns, urging continued vigilance.
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