AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHumanitarian Aid for Health Emergencies: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM leaders for earthquake relief, including 88 containers coordinated by Guyana and shipped with medical specialists and equipment—Suriname was among the named contributors. Regional Health Cooperation: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and India signed an MoU to advance public health, including recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia to streamline pharmaceutical import quality and registration, with plans to support affordable generics. Road Safety with Public Health Goals: Suriname launched the Strategic Road Safety Plan 2026–2030 with PAHO/WHO support, aiming to cut traffic fatalities and injuries by 50% by 2030 using a “Safe System” approach that links safer roads, enforcement, and emergency response. Early Childhood Screen-Time Guidance: Guyana’s human services minister urged zero screen time for children under two, warning that phones and tablets can harm mental health and brain development, with limited use suggested only later. Policy Pressure on Health Systems: CARICOM leaders discussed how U.S. sanctions are worsening Cuba’s humanitarian crisis, including failed banking routes for baby formula and medical supplies—prompting calls for dialogue between Washington and Havana.
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