AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Health: Surinamese counselors say sex education should begin early, covering body awareness, consent, personal boundaries and protection so young people are not left relying on unreliable online or peer advice. Food Safety: Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim warned farmers to follow pesticide rules, citing risks to consumers and promising action against violations. Disease Preparedness: A bird flu outbreak in Suriname has prompted heightened surveillance and poultry-product restrictions in neighboring Guyana and Barbados. Maternal and Newborn Care: PAHO/WHO and Suriname’s Health Ministry trained about 50 midwives and other professionals to improve perinatal data collection and use, supporting better monitoring of care. Child Protection: ‘s Lands Hospital has opened a center bringing medical treatment, counseling and support for abused children and families together in one place, aiming to reduce repeated, traumatic interviews.
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