AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBigi Poika Access: Residents warn they may block the village’s only access road if it is not repaired within two weeks. They also cite limited electricity, unsafe water and under-resourced healthcare and education. Air Quality: Paramaribo-North residents are urging authorities to stop open garbage burning, saying smoke disrupts daily life and may harm health; the pollutants can contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Bird Flu: Suriname has no confirmed human cases among people exposed to infected poultry, and tests through October 19 were negative. H5 influenza was found in poultry, but the strain and its severity are still being assessed, and officials say the risk remains. Health Priorities: PAHO and development partners discussed support for Suriname’s 2026–2030 health strategy, which notes that noncommunicable diseases account for 78% of deaths and calls for a stronger health workforce and more climate-resilient services. Emergency Preparedness: A Surinamese health delegation studied Barbados’ emergency coordination, primary care and laboratory systems to help guide plans for a national health emergency operations centre.
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