AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoInfectious Disease Push: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana is intensifying efforts to eliminate diseases like lymphatic filariasis, leprosy, malaria and hepatitis C, while upgrading labs, surveillance and clinical training to catch infections earlier and link patients to treatment. HIV Care Capacity: At a workshop on advanced HIV disease management, Anthony stressed stronger HIV surveillance, diagnosis and viral suppression amid increased cross-border movement. Workplace Safety Reform: The Labour Ministry is reviewing occupational safety and health laws with the ILO, aiming to modernise protections and prepare oil-and-gas specific regulations alongside more inspections and training. Road Safety Tragedy (Corentyne): Kildonan Primary headteacher Sonia Williams died after a hit-and-run on the Rose Hall Town Public Road; police say she was struck while opening her car door and the driver was arrested. Road Safety Tragedy (Georgetown): An elderly woman, Patricia Cornelius, died after being hit down by a vehicle driven by a GDF member; her family says police updates have been slow. Public Health Administration Questions: Opposition MP Sherod Duncan inspected the Ministry of Health Brickdam compound after hundreds of foreign nationals gathered with passports, demanding clarity on what the registration process is for. Wellness & NCD Prevention: The Ministry of Health and partners held a Caribbean Wellness Day walk with nutrition booths to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce chronic disease risk.
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