AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCancer & Men’s Health: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says prostate cancer is now the leading cancer among Guyanese men, urging earlier screening and warning that many men come “too late.” Court & Hospitals: Guyana’s Full Court clears the Ministry of Health to take possession of VAMED hospital sites at Ogle (Georgetown Paediatric and Maternal Hospital) and New Amsterdam, allowing works to continue while arbitration proceeds. Diaspora & Investment: President Irfaan Ali told a large New York gathering that a special diaspora investment vehicle is coming, pointing to fertiliser and gas bottling plans, alongside wider development goals. Food Security: Finance Minister Ashni Singh warns hunger gains could be reversed by El Niño, higher input costs and trade disruptions, calling for coordinated action to keep healthy diets affordable. Immigration & Rights: GHRA says children could be caught up in a US deportation deal, criticizing the government for not publishing the agreement. Policy Watch: Attorney General Anil Nandlall says Guyana is reviewing citizenship and immigration rules, with tighter scrutiny for citizenship grants and non-citizen land/property ownership. Digital Health Skills: China urges Guyana to pair healthcare technology with training and better management practices. Local Health Access: Region Seven plans new/upgraded health facilities in Upper Mazaruni communities, including a new health post and doctor’s quarters. Public Health Preparedness: Civil Defence Commission consultations in Region Five focus on El Niño drought planning, water control, and fire prevention.
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