AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Surgery: Suriname’s family of young Jaybriël Tawjoeram is seeking donations for surgery to treat Hirschsprung’s disease. The procedure is scheduled for Nov. 19, but SRD 202,806 is still needed. Access to Care: Bigi Poika residents say healthcare, clean water and electricity remain inadequate; they warn they may block the village’s only access road if repairs are not made within two weeks. Fire and Health Risks: Firefighters say repeated blazes at the Ornamibo landfill have made some of them ill, and they need proper protective gear before being sent back. The union also warned that nearby residents’ health is at risk. Mining Pollution: Wayana communities near French Guiana face illegal gold mining that clears forest and contaminates rivers with mercury, while limited government presence leaves residents struggling to protect their territory.
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