AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMenstrual Health: Sanitary pads and tampons face a 20% CARICOM import duty, despite the region importing US$85 million worth and exporting just US$1 million — a cost that may limit access to essential products. Maternal and Newborn Care: PAHO/WHO and Suriname’s Health Ministry are training about 50 health workers to improve perinatal data collection and use, supporting better monitoring of care and outcomes. Avian Flu: After Suriname’s first reported poultry outbreak, Guyana has stepped up farm surveillance and border checks; the outbreak affected a flock in Wanica, where remaining birds were culled. Child Protection: ‘s Lands Hospital has opened a center bringing medical care, counseling and support for abused children and their families together in one place, reducing the need for repeated retelling of traumatic experiences. Health Workforce: Ninety Academic Hospital Paramaribo nurses received land allocation documents, part of the government’s effort to recognize and retain healthcare staff.
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