AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Preparedness: Suriname’s Health Ministry and PAHO/WHO visited Barbados to study emergency coordination, primary care and laboratory services. The lessons will help shape Suriname’s planned Health Emergency Operations Centre and strengthen outbreak readiness. Animal Health: Barbados has tightened vigilance and restricted poultry products after bird flu was confirmed at a commercial farm in Suriname; officials warned against smuggling poultry. Regional Health Funding: A US$340.3 million Caribbean and Central America package includes US$61.5 million for a regional health initiative, subject to congressional approval. Food Safety: Suriname’s agriculture minister warned farmers to follow pesticide rules, citing risks to consumers from unsafe use. Emergency Response: PAHO/WHO completed training for health transport workers in safe handling of vaccines, lab samples and other critical supplies. Youth Health: Surinamese counselors urged earlier, age-appropriate sex education to help children understand boundaries and protect themselves.
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