AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBird Flu: Guyana has tightened farm hygiene, border checks and poultry surveillance after being officially notified of H5N1 in neighboring Suriname. The outbreak was confirmed in a flock of 6,000 birds in Wanica District; control measures include movement restrictions, surveillance and disposal of affected birds. Maternal and Newborn Care: PAHO/WHO and Suriname’s Ministry of Health are training about 50 midwives and other health workers to improve perinatal data collection and use, supporting better monitoring of care and outcomes. Child Protection: ’s Lands Hospital has opened a center providing medical treatment, counseling and support for children affected by abuse, aiming to spare them repeated retellings of traumatic experiences. Mining and Health Risks: Two lawmakers have urged an investigation and temporary halt to mining near Kwakoegron, citing concerns about permits, possible cyanide use and pollution that could affect nearby communities and ecosystems.
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