AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPAHO Health Milestone for Suriname: PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa presented the 2025 Annual Report to the OAS, spotlighting major regional progress—Suriname became the first country in the Amazon Basin certified malaria-free, bringing the total to 20 malaria-free countries in the Americas. Tobacco & Vaping Warning for the Region: A World No Tobacco Day 2026 piece urges action against the “appeal” of nicotine and tobacco, pointing to how vape marketing and flavours are drawing adolescents—highlighted by a hospital case of a 16-year-old in Trinidad and Tobago admitted due to vaping. Wildlife Health & Spill Risk in the Amazon: Brazil’s environmental approval for new oil drilling near the Amazon River mouth raises public health and safety concerns for unique wildlife, including manatees—critics say rescue plans lack basic supplies and face serious risks during spills. Public Health Context in Suriname’s Neighbourhood: UNDP flagged rising waste in Trinidad and Tobago, linking consumption habits to growing environmental health pressures across the Caribbean.
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