AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNursing Leadership: Shelly-Ann Alexander-Ross was elected to the Caribbean Nurses Organization board, representing a region that includes Guyana. Eye Health: Guyana co-hosted a global summit where 57 governments pledged more than US$1.23 billion for eye care; leaders also called for stronger access to vision services. Hospital Care: Georgetown Public Hospital has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgeries since launching the programme in May and plans to train more surgeons. HIV Research: A study found serious opportunistic infections in one in five adults in Guyana with advanced HIV, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis and care. Screening: A Caribbean Premier League health drive screened 5,555 fans at eight venues, referring 984 for follow-up. Emergency Birth: Passengers and crew helped deliver a baby aboard the MV Ma Lisha, about 22 nautical miles offshore, before the newborn was brought safely ashore.
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