AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBird Flu Alert: A bird flu outbreak at a commercial poultry farm in Suriname has prompted neighboring Guyana and Barbados to tighten monitoring and restrict some poultry imports, raising the stakes for biosecurity and food safety across the region. Emergency Health Response: PAHO/WHO and national partners completed training for Suriname’s health transport teams, covering safe delivery of vaccines, lab specimens and other critical supplies during outbreaks. Food Safety: Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim warned farmers to follow pesticide rules, saying misuse can put consumers’ health at risk and violations will bring consequences. Youth Health: Counselors are urging earlier, age-appropriate sex education so children learn about their bodies, boundaries and protection from unreliable information online. Regional Health Funding: The U.S. announced $61.5 million for a Caribbean and Central American health initiative, as part of a wider $340.3 million regional package that includes Suriname. Traditional Medicine: Suriname joined WHO’s Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine, which is discussing cooperation and the protection of Indigenous and local knowledge.
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