AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Update: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health review of 2020–2026 mental health service use found depressive and psychotic disorders remain the top diagnoses, with 405 patients and 413 illness episodes; new patient presentations rose 12.7%, and the biggest age group is now children and adolescents 10–19, helped by a dedicated child and adolescent psychologist. Chronic Disease & Research in Action: Research Day 2026 highlighted evidence for hypertension, diabetes, depression, psychotic disorders and prostate-related conditions, including a small self-management pilot for people living with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes that improved knowledge by about 10% and boosted confidence by up to 45%. Public Health & Preparedness: Swine disease planning got a boost as SHIC and FFAR funded six projects worth $719,415 to strengthen monitoring and mitigation, including work on airborne disease strategies and better African swine fever virus detection tools. Safety on the Roads: A Missouri man in Montserrat was seriously injured after an e-bike crash on July 27, when he lost control while turning and was thrown into a ditch. Regional Solidarity: OECS praised Cuba for continued support despite the long-standing US embargo, pointing to shared priorities including health and disaster resilience.
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