AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEmergency Care Advocacy: Former Premier Donaldson Romeo is calling on Montserrat’s Legislative Assembly to urgently restore safe, reliable, continuous night-time medical evacuation services, noting flights stopped in 2019 after safety concerns with the BN-2 Islander and that key regulatory and infrastructure requirements still need completion. Men’s Health Push: Basil Chambers turns 60 by hosting a free Men’s Health Fair on July 3 (9am–4pm) at Dr Ingrid Buffonge’s Office in Brades, offering prostate assessments and general screenings to encourage preventative care for men. Regional Health Milestone: At the World Health Assembly, WHO highlighted public health wins including elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV and syphilis in Montserrat, alongside other global disease elimination certificates. STEM for Youth (Health-Adjacent Skills): The ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp starting July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build digital and leadership skills that can support future health innovation. Climate & Health Context: Coverage on Caribbean resilience underscores how extreme weather and disasters are escalating, with direct implications for health, safety, and emergency planning across island communities. Critical Materials & Health Systems: A new exhibition spotlights critical raw materials needed for modern tech and hospital equipment, linking supply security to long-term health and national resilience.
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