AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Workforce Costs: Canada’s nursing students are facing a major jump in exam fees as the Canadian National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) rises from $360 to $570, adding pressure on already stretched budgets from tuition, licensing fees, and unpaid clinical practicums. Regional Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed her role as PAHO/WHO Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, bringing 25 years of public health experience and overseeing technical cooperation across the region, including Montserrat. Local Hospital Planning: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health is inviting residents and the diaspora to suggest a name for the new national hospital, with submissions open until September 3 and a committee set to review and announce the final choice publicly. Breast Cancer Care Access: New Cambridge research says current GP referral criteria can miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer in the next 10 years, with an alternative risk tool (BOADICEA) identifying far more cases. International Dental Recognition: Western Jamaica-based medical professionals Dr Delroy Fray and Dr Christopher Ogunsalu received fellowships from the International College of Dentists, highlighting regional progress in advanced dental education.
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