AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBreast Cancer Care Boost: Guyana is expanding breast cancer services, with mammography now available at Suddie, Linden, New Amsterdam and Lethem, plus strengthened pathology and expanded oncology clinics at GPHC and New Amsterdam Hospital. Breast Cancer Awareness: The Guyana Cancer Foundation kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its pink tree-wrapping event and offers 100 free screenings at Global Imaging (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital); officials also noted 107 cases recorded at GPHC between January–August 2026. Food Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L (best-before codes July 21/22 2027, L6) across Guyana and several Caribbean markets, saying it’s a quality issue with no expected health effects. Regional Health Cooperation: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony led Amazon talks on malaria elimination, Indigenous health and disease surveillance with PAHO and ACTO partners. Workplace Safety & Rights: The Labour Ministry continues worker empowerment seminars, while a legal explainer highlights protections under Guyana’s sexual harassment law. Public Health Innovation: A seminar promoted “Hearing Number” thinking—treating hearing like a routine health metric.
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