AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCancer Care Updates: GPHC recorded 107 new breast cancer cases in the first eight months of 2026, alongside 528 new cancer patients overall, with doctors pointing to improved early detection and fewer late-stage presentations. Workplace Safety: A 23-year-old GuySuCo employee died after being crushed by a forklift at Albion Estate, while another forklift-related death and injuries are also being reported from the same area, renewing calls for full investigations. Violence Against Women: A security guard in Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting his 59-year-old wife on fire; she remains stable. Regional Health Cooperation: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony chaired Amazon talks on malaria elimination, Indigenous health, and disease surveillance, with Suriname sharing its malaria elimination approach. Mental Health in Sport: The Guyana Cricket Board began player psychological support, engaging psychologist Dr Wil A. Campbell to help athletes and support staff manage high-performance pressures. Food Access: A weekly Sophia farmers’ market is set to open every Wednesday to cut grocery costs by linking consumers directly to producers. Public Health Watch: Barbados stepped up port checks after Suriname reported bird flu, though officials say there’s no immediate threat to poultry.
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