AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHIV/AIDS Communication Push: Suriname’s HIV treatment providers are urging the media to stop spreading “factual inaccuracies” about the national testing campaign, warning that claims like “HIV is not the cause of AIDS” have been rejected for decades and could harm public health. Drug-Linked School Case: Police in Paramaribo say a 17-year-old was hospitalized after eating drug-laced cookies, with two students suspected of selling “edibles” and marijuana found in the victim’s blood. Regional Health Leadership: PAHO has appointed Leah‑Mari Richards as Chief of the Caribbean Subregional Program, effective 7 May 2026, with a background in HIV/STI, health systems strengthening, and digital health. Health Context Beyond Suriname: A new global piece asks how people die—pointing to age and access to healthcare as major drivers—while malaria coverage highlights how funding gaps and resistance keep the disease entrenched.
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