AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Update: A six-year review presented at Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Annual Research Day says depressive and psychotic disorders are the top diagnoses among people using mental health services, with 405 patients and 413 illness episodes recorded from 2020–2026; new patient presentations rose 12.7% in the latest three-year period, and the biggest age group is now children and adolescents 10–19, helped by the appointment of a child and adolescent clinical psychologist. Research to Practice: The same Research Day highlighted evidence-based work on chronic disease and other major health pressures, including hypertension and diabetes, plus depression, psychotic disorders and prostate-related conditions, with a pilot self-management programme for people living with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes showing up to a 45% boost in confidence. Public Health & Safety: A serious e-bike crash in Montserrat (Missouri) left a 59-year-old man in serious condition after he lost control while turning and was thrown into a ditch. Health System Preparedness: OECS officials thanked Cuba for continued support despite the US embargo, pointing to shared priorities including health and wellbeing. Disease Monitoring: In swine health, SHIC and FFAR funded six projects to strengthen disease monitoring and mitigation, including work aimed at airborne threats and improved detection tools for emerging diseases.
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